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• Aquatics • Day Camps • Outdoor Adventures • Tennis • Adult Sports www.missoulaparks.org • Skate Camps and more! 1 WWELCOMEE L C O M E Your Guide to Parks and Recreation Adult Sports ...... 20-23 Outdoors and Active! Aquatics ...... 26-37 Parks and Recreation invites you to get outdoors and active Youth Programs and Camps ...... 4-13 this summer with our huge variety of summer camps, adult MOBASH Skate Camps ...... 11 sports, aquatics fun and outdoor adventures. Give us a call Outdoor Adventures ...... 4-6, 18 at 721-PARK or stop by Currents Aquatics Center today to Pre-School Programs ...... 7 register for your summer of fun! Registration ...... 47 Our Guiding Mission Staff Contacts ...... 48 Missoula Parks and Recreation is essential to the quality and way of life for individuals, families, community, and the environment. Our guiding mission is to enhance the quality of life in our community by:

• Promoting health and wellness. • Stimulating (supporting and encouraging successful) community and economic development. City residents contribute directly to Parks and Recreation • Protecting the environment. • Educating and enriching the citizens of our community. through property taxes. CityCard gives residents a reduced rate (about a 20% discount) on most Parks & Recreation Parks and Recreation Board Members programs and admission to Currents Aquatics Center Ross Mollenhauer Susan Ridgeway and Splash Montana. Purchase your CityCard at Currents Johnna Eisenmann Dale Harris Aquatics Center for $2, and renew annually for $1. For more John O’Connor Norma Nickerson Christine Ryan information see page 48 or visit missoulaparks.org, or phone us at 721-PARK. Quick and Easy Registration Register for all programs at Currents in McCormick Park, or phone 721-PARK (7275) to register with Mastercard or Visa. Missoula Mayor John Engen Download a registration form at missoulaparks.org to register Our generous community understands by mail. Registrations must be paid in full. See missou- that we’re all in this together, which is laparks.org for registration policies. why Missoula is a city rich with open spaces and lots of places to run, Share The Fun Youth Recreation Grants walk, hike and play. We have places Low-income recreation grants are available for most pro- to swim and splash and smile year grams. Call 721-PARK for more information or download an round, again thanks to a generous application at www.missoulaparks.org. community. I hope you have a chance to enjoy our parks, our open spaces, ADA Compliance and Non-Discrimination our trails, our pools, our splash decks, Parks and Recreation does not discriminate against or ex- our ﬁ elds and our many programs. Rich or poor, young or clude anyone from participation in any programs or services old, we’re all in this together and our parks and recreation on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, gender programs are the tangible result of our commitment to each identity, religion, disability, or economic status. Make ADA ac- other. Please enjoy Missoula. commodation requests at least 14 days in advance. Depart- John Engen, Mayor ment information is available in alternative formats. Phone 552-6001 www.missoulaparks.org ● 721-PARK [email protected], www.ci.missoula.mt.us

2 HHOURSO U R S Parks and Recreation Headquarters 721-PARK Offi ce Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm Located in Currents, 600 Cregg Ln. in McCormick Park. Offi ces of Park Administration, Planning, Recreation and Communications. *Registration for all programs accepted at Currents Front Desk. Park Operations Headquarters 552-6277 Offi ce Hours: Monday through Friday, 9am to 3:30pm 100 Hickory Street, Missoula, MT 59801 Offi ces of Park Maintenance, Urban Forestry, Conservation Lands Management and Project Construction Currents Indoor Aquatics Center 721-PARK Registration Desk Hours: (Pool Hours on page 26.) Monday – Friday 6am to 8pm Saturday 8am to 6pm CConnectonnect a kkidid wwithith nnature.ature. Sunday 9am to 6pm 600 Cregg Ln. in McCormick Park a cchildhild ttoo sswimwim Open all year. Waterslides, children’s water playground, TTeacheach . internet hotspot, Parks and Recreation registration desk, Headwaters Meeting Room. GGrowrow aann aactivective kkid.id. Splash Montana 542-WAVE Open Memorial Day weekend through August 26. Hours on page 27. 3001 Bancroft in Playfair Park Waterslides, children’s water playground, Crazy Creek Cafe...swim, play, stay all day! • Donate today to Share The Fun and help low-income Inclement Weather • Call 541-7200 families sign up for swim lessons, youth recreati on programs, outdoor adventures and much more! Program cancellations will be announced on the Rain Line, at the following times (541-7200): • Simply add your donati on when registering for any Morning programs 8:30am program, or give us a call at 721-PARK to donate. Afternoon programs 1pm Evening Sports 4:30pm • 100% of your donati on goes directly to fund a child’s Other evening programs 6pm recreati on program fees. No gift is too small! Missoula Softball Assoc. Rainline 523-8083 • Donati ons to Share The Fun are tax-deducti ble. Updated at 4:30pm Please see individual class listings for rain make-up policies. • Parks & Recreati on is committ ed to serving children Call 542-WAVE (9283) for Splash Montana and Currents of all economic levels in our community so that they weather closures. may parti cipate and enjoy the many benefi ts of acti ve recreati on.

Unfortunately, fundraising can only go so far. More and more families are experiencing economic hardship and requests for recreati on assistance conti nue to exceed available funds. Won’t you ShareThe Fun with a child?

3 OOUTDOORU T D O O R Adventure Fly Fishing Camp The Missoulian Angler and the MORE program have teamed up to give you a week of fi shing you’ll never forget. You’ll learn about knots, aquatic insects and the art of fl y-cast- ing. We’ll spend most of the week at Silver’s Lagoon going after monster rainbow trout, and as a special bonus on Thursday we’ll head out to the river for some wade fi shing! This will be four days of nonstop fun! Gear and transportation is provided. Kids ages 12 to 14 years need a FWP Conservation license—purchase at The Missoulian Angler and other authorized fi shing dealers. **Meets 9 am to 2pm on Thursday, June 27.

Adventure Fishing Camp Spend the entire week Outside & Active Adventure Camps fi shing, bug exploring, Got Nature? Explore The Natural World This Summer! and discovering what Week Camp Name Dates Ages Times Fee* Class makes Silver’s Lagoon such a cool place. 1 Outdoor Adventure Camp June 17-21 7-11 9am - 4pm $112/$90 4432 This camp will introduce the intricacies of 2 Adventure Fly Fishing Camp June 24-27 10-14 9am - 12pm** $87/$70 4431 fi shing such as: rods, bait, hooks, bobbers, when to fi sh, and where the fi sh like to hang 3 Adventure Fishing Camp July 8-12 7-11 9am - 12pm $87/$70 4428 out. Adventure fi shing with us also has the 4 Adventure Photography Camp July 15-19 9-12 9am - 4pm $112/$90 4427 added bonus of learning about aquatic 5 Young Explorer Camp July 22-26 7-11 9am - 4pm $112/$90 4426 insects and water life in the area. There will 6 Explorasaurus Club Camp Aug. 5-9 6-10 9am - 4pm $112/$90 4434 be lots of time for fi shing for the monster 7 Jr. Naturalist Camp Aug. 12-16 6-10 9am - 4pm $112/$90 4433 trout that live in the lagoon. We will be teaching proper fi sh handling methods and *Fees listed at regular/resident discount fee. Minimum/maximum in all camps is 6/12. Smaller how to reel in a fi sh and release it safely. group sizes help us ensure a safe and productive learning environment with a lot of one-on- one attention. Highly-trained professional Outdoor Educators supervise each camp. Youth Adventure Photography Camp Recreation Grants available for all Outdoor Recreation Camps – inquire at Currents Aquatics We’ll introduce the basics of photography Center or visit missoulaparks.org. All camps meet outside Currents at picnic table, or inside and explore the Missoula valley looking for Currents in case of inclement weather. that great photo. After a short classroom session, we’ll be hiking and going on ad- Outdoor Adventure Camp ventures every day—providing great oppor- Looking for a week of nonstop fun and excitement? We’ll climb high on the ropes tunities for stunning photos. We’ll even get course, fi nd hidden treasures with GPS units, catch that monster trout in Silver’s Lagoon a chance to visit the MPG Ranch to search and explore parks and trails all around Missoula. Some activities will take place in Mc- for that great wildlife photo. Kids will create Cormick Park and other days we will go exploring at other areas. Transportation and their own Naturalist Journal with their own equipment provided. photos and journaling. (continued on next page)

4 OOUTDOORU T D O O R Adventure Photography Camp (continued) GGOO CCampamp Campers will learn about lighting, composure and framing. Digital point-and-shoot cameras are provided. You’re welcome to bring GGirlsirls OOutdoorutdoor CCampamp your own camera if you’d like to learn how to get the best shots Parks & Recreation has joined forces with your own equipment! with the Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming to bring you this girls-only camp. There will be plenty Young Explorer Camp of opportunities to hike, take in the fresh summer air, and dig Introduces kids to the tools and skills of a naturalist including: into science and environmental advocacy. wildlife watching, fi eld science, journaling, birding, data collection, Girls will learn hiking and outdoor skills while learning about hiking, challenge course, photography and celebrating nature. Missoula’s natural resources and legacy. Daily explorations will Young explorers will experience pond life, scavenger hunts, include water science, natural history, team-building, and life- bird watching, terrestrial insects, fi sh and minnow collection and long fi tness. Through this camp, girls will also work together to hiking. Meets every morning at McCormick Park and we’ll either defi ne a local issue and act upon it through a service learning stay there or head to travel to a wonderful destination for a day of project that benefi ts the Missoula community. exploration and fun. GO Camp girls will benefi t from the mentorship provided by Explorasaurus Club Camp Parks staff and the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Regis- Explore Missoula’s parks, trails, ponds and downtown to fi nd and tered participants receive a complimentary Girl Scout Member- solve the mysteries to become an offi cial Explorasaurus Club ship for the summer. Scholarships available, call 552-6271. member. Campers receive our new Parks, Trails and Open Space Dates: June 24-28 map, plus an Explorasaurus handbook. Each day two highly- Days: Mon - Fri Age: 7-11 yrs. Class #: 4441 trained outdoor recreation professionals will lead kids on a journey Cost: $112/$90 with CityCard resident discount to new and exciting locations. By the end of the week, you’ll have fi lled up your Explorasaurus handbook, earned your club badge and learned a lot about Missoula’s wonderful park system.

Junior Naturalist Camp Ever wonder what it is like to be a Park Ranger? Well now you can ﬁ nd out! Spend the week learning all about the local ecology, trails, parks and everything relating to nature that Missoula has to offer. As you journey through Missoula and the surrounding area using our Parks & Recreation maps, you will journal about your experiences and adventures. We will be hiking to most of our locations so please be ready to walk during the program. If we do use transportation it will be provided, all equipment will be provided as well.

Welcome to MORE Summer Camps Parents will receive a welcome letter before the start of camp which will include an itinerary and liability waiver. Questions? Call Jason Pig- nanelli, Outdoor Recreation Specialist, at 552-6271.

Please bring to each camp: Liability waiver, water bottle, lunch, sunscreen, hat and comfortable shoes. No sandals or ﬂ ip-ﬂ ops please. If you need to contact your child in an emergency, phone 721-PARK.

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Photography classes/clinics Join Missoula Parks & Recreation and Rocky Mountain School of Photography for two wonderful classes; Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and “Beyond the Basics of Digital SLR Photography”. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom for Beginners KKidsids FFishingishing DDerbyerby Covers the basics of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, a software Come have a ball with your kids while they fi sh the morning away. program used by many professional photographers to sort, Prizes for biggest fi sh, most fi sh and other fun categories. Fishing organize and edit images. Course offers hands-on instruction gear is provided for the day on a fi rst-come, fi rst-serve basis. The from Forest Chaput de Saintonge, an Adobe Certifi ed Expert $1 entry fee benefi ts Share The Fun Youth Recreation Grants. in Lightroom 4. Includes: importing your images from a digital Pre-registration is appreciated, but not required. Kids 12-14 years camera, sorting and organizing your photos with keywords old need a FWP Conservation license—purchase at Missoulian and collections, and basic image editing. Students need to Angler and other authorized fi shing dealers. If you would like to be bring a laptop computer with the latest version of Lightroom a Derby sponsor contact Jason Pignanelli at 552-6271. installed. Adobe offers a 30-day free trial on their website.

Dates: June 22 Class # 4429 Date: July 15, 17, 24 (Mon/Wed/Wed) July 20 Class # 4430 Time: 6:30-8:30 pm Fee: $30 Class #: 4457 Ages: 14 and under* Location: Silver’s Lagoon, McCormick Park Meets at: Headwaters, Currents Aquatics Center Time: 9am – 11am Fee: $1 entry benefi ts Share The Fun Youth Recreation Grants Beyond the Basics of Digital SLR Photography This class is designed for people interested in nature photogra- Silver’s Lagoon fi shing regulations & gear phy and will include instruction in both landscape, macro and a Children 11 years old and younger do not need a conservation lecture/critique on people photography. Instructors Neil and For- license or a fi shing license. Kids 12-14 years old need a FWP est Chaput de Saintonge and Sarah Joann VanNortwick will cover Conservation license—purchase at The Missoulian Angler and techniques for shooting sunsets, sunrises, running water and other authorized fi shing dealers. Check with FWP if you have any people which will include lighting, composition and equipment. questions. These regulations pertain to all Silver’s Lagoon events. This course is for students who have taken the Basics of Digital SLR Photography course and those who are profi cient in f- Fishing Rod & Tackle Loaner stops, shutter speeds, ISO’s and other basic functions of the Program camera. Students must have a digital SLR camera. The course Parks and Recreation is pleased to offer check-out fi shing gear will consist of 4 evening classes and a Saturday fi eld shoot. to use for the day at Silver’s Lagoon! Thanks to the “Take Me Fishing Program” kids can check out a rod and reel set and tackle Date: Sept. 9-19, Mondays & Thursdays box at the Missoulian Angler, 802 S. Higgins. $1 checkout fee. Field Trip: Sept. 14. 8:30am-1pm Call the Missoulian Angler for hours/availability, 728-7766. Gear Location TBA for ages 14 and under and must be used at Silver’s Lagoon. Ages Time: 6-9 pm Fee: $70 Class #4458 12-14 years old need a FWP Conservation license—purchase at Meets at: Headwaters, Currents Aquatics Center The Missoulian Angler and other authorized fi shing dealers.

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Gymnastics Camps With Mismo Gymnastics Parks and Rec is teaming up with Mismo to offer high-energy gymnastics camps for kids aged 4 and older. Extended care available, 7:30am – 9:00am and 4:00pm - 5:30pm, inquire at registration. Register for the week or the day at Mismo Gymnas- tics, 1900 W. Broadway, 728-0908. Sorry, no resident discount. Cheer Camp A high-energy, camp designed to improve tumbling, jumping, and all-star technique. Flipping Camp Flipping Camp is for any child wishing to lean the progressions from rolling to fl ipping. We use our pits, spotting belts, and trampolines to get your child fl ipping! Beach Camp Includes beach party music, volleyball, limbo contests, sun and fun! A perfect balance between fun, fi tness & character building! Camp Date Format Time Weekly/Daily Fee PPre-Schoolre-School SSportsports Beach Camp June10-14 Full Day 9am – 4pm $139/$33 Beach Camp June10-14 1/2 Day 9am – 12pm $99/$25 Super Sprouts Sports Skills: Ages 3-6 Cheer Camp July 29-Aug 2 1/2 Day 9am – 12pm $99/$25 A young child needs unconditional support from a parent or an- Flipping Camp July 29-Aug 2 1/2 Day 12:30–4pm $99/$25 other trusted individual in order to properly learn the mechanics Extended Care is available from 7:30am – 9:00am and 4:00pm - 5:30pm and fundamentals of sports. Our skilled instructors lead games inquire upon registration. and activities to introduce the fundamentals of catching, kicking, throwing, and body control to the children. Parent participation is Missoula Osprey Baseball Camp encouraged! Soft Koosh and Nerf equipment is used so that kids The Missoula Osprey Professional Baseball Club is offering can build confi dence and have lots of fun. Register early, pre- this 3-day camp for children ages 8-14. Camp includes lunch, school programs fi ll quickly! Minimum 5, maximum 20 per class. two reserved tickets to each home game during the camp and Fee: $25/$20 with resident discount an on-fi eld recognition for campers before the game on Friday, August 16! Register at the MSO Hub, 140 N Higgins or by Dates: June 10 – July 25 calling 543-3300. Sorry, registration is not accepted at Parks & Meets at: Park picnic shelter Recreation. Please bring a glove and wear baseball attire. More (McCormick meets east of playground) info at missoulaosprey.com. CLASS # PARK AGE DAY TIME

Fee: $75 (Payable to Missoula Osprey) 4661 McCormick (600 Cregg) 3-4 Mon 5:45-6:30pm Register: 140 N Higgins Missoula, MT 59802 or call 543-3300 4662 Bonner (Ronald & Evans) 3-4 Tues 10-10:45am Dates: Wednesday, August 14 – Friday, August 16 4663 Bonner (Ronald & Evans) 5-6 Tues 11-11:45am Time: Check-in – 8:30 am, Camp – 9 am-12 pm 4664 Bonner (Ronald & Evans) 5-6 Wed 5:45-6:30pm Lunch provided by Osprey at noon 4665 Southside Lions (Bancroft & Kent) 3-4 Thur 10-10:45am Location: Ogren Park at Allegiance Field 4666 Southside Lions (Bancroft & Kent) 5-6 Thur 11-11:45am

7 YYOUTHO U T H Bowling Camp Get tips from the bowling experts! Play lots of fun bowling games in the morning (shoe rentals included) and enjoy the outdoors in the afternoon. Parents drop off their little bowlers at Westside Lanes and Missoula Parks and Recreation will shuttle the camp to a local park (see page 9) for an afternoon of fun. Discovery Camp Discover your wonderful surroundings! This week will be the Full and Half-Day Camps for ages 6-12 highlight of your summer. Missoula Parks and Recreation has so Join Parks and Recreation for exciting adventures and much to offer right in our local parks. But we won’t stop exploring a summer of fun! there, a typical camp day may consist of fi eld trips to local hiking trails, fi shing, and adventures throughout the community! We offer a variety of full and half-day camps at your local neighborhood parks. Programs feature a well-rounded day camp ECO (Green) Camp experience that includes games, arts and crafts, nature hikes, Go green with this environmentally friendly camp by visiting and special guests and fun fi eld trips. Your camper will be outside and learning from sustainable centers of Missoula such as Garden active all day long in our youth day camps. Smaller group sizes City Harvest’s PEAS farm, MUD and Pacifi c Recycling. and lower child-to-staff ratios will greatly enhance your child’s Einstein Camp camp experience. The lower ratio allows for more exciting fi eld Science has never been so fun! Conduct experiments while learn- trips and a wider variety of fun activities! ing from SPECTRUM and the National Weather Service. Camps meet rain or shine, as most parks have covered picnic shelters. At McCormick, campers will go inside the Currents Fun and Fit Camp This is no ordinary “Bootcamp”… kids will have loads of fun being building if necessary. Call the Weather Hotline, 541-7200, in case active and learning about eating healthy. Campers will learn how of inclement weather. to live and maintain a healthy lifestyle through fun activities. Kids Scholarships are available for most camps. Download the grant will be burning some serious calories and not even know it while application at www.missoulaparks.org or stop by Currents Aquatics hiking Mt. Jumbo or playing a crazy game of capture the fl ag. Center. Camp dates, times, fees and locations on page 10. Min Field trips to the PEAS Farm or the UM Sports Complex are all of 8 and max of 20 campers per camp. Camper/Staff Ratio is 10 part of this fun camp. campers/1 staff. Nature Camp Share The Fun! Add $5 to your registration to support youth Get in touch with our natural surroundings by learning from the recreation grants for low-income families. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Smokejumper Center and the MT Natural History Center. You’ll experience nature nearby with visits to local parks. All Star Sports Camp Playing the sports your kids love, soccer, baseball and basket- Water World Beach Camp ball…AND…experiencing a wide world of non-traditional sports, Soak up the late summer fun in the sun! We’ll make sand castles including, Ultimate Frisbee, Rugby and Folf. Campers will need to at Playfair Park, make waves at Currents, visit local splash decks, wear closed-toe shoes each day (no sandals.) We will provide all and go crazy at Splash Montana. You won’t want to miss this the necessary sports equipment. action-packed week of water! Art Camp Wild West Camp Kids, express yourself through art! During this week campers will Put on ‘yer boots and explore the Wild West at Traveler’s Rest learn and participate in a variety of art projects from paintings to State Park, Fort Missoula, and other historic spots around town. clay moldings. Field trips may include The Clay Studio, Missoula Cowboy hats are encouraged! Dress up like cowgirls and cow- boys for a fun camp experience. Art Museum and downtown art walk. KidsFest in August provides an opportunity for budding artists to display their summer master- World Traveler Camp pieces. Around the World in a week! Campers will travel to a different country/region each day while learning about language, art and culture.

8 YYOUTHO U T H All camps meet Monday through Friday. Fee is listed as Regular/Resident Discount Fee.* Week 1: June 10-14 CLASS CAMP AGE TIME LOCATION FEE (Reg/Res) 4650 World Traveler 6-12 12:30 - 5:30pm Westside $50/$40 4645 Nature 6-9 8:30am - 5:30pm McCormick $125/$100 4638 Art 9-12 8:30am - 5:30pm Bonner $125/$100 Week 2: June 17-21 CLASS CAMP AGE TIME LOCATION FEE (Reg/Res) 4651 Fun Fit 6-12 12:30 - 5:30pm McCormick $50/$40 4642 Bowling 6-12 8:30am - 5:30pm Franklin $125/$100 4648 Einstein 6-12 8:30am - 5:30pm Bonner $125/$100 Week 3: June 24-28 CLASS CAMP AGE TIME LOCATION FEE (Reg/Res) 4652 ECO (Green) 6-12 12:30 - 5:30pm Bonner $50/$40 4646 Wild West 6-9 8:30am - 5:30pm McCormick $125/$100 Camp Schedule 4635 All Star Sports 9-12 8:30am - 5:30pm Playfair $125/$100 8:30-9am Camper drop off Week 4: July 1-3 (No camps July 4-5.) 9am-12pm Morning Session CLASS CAMP AGE TIME LOCATION FEE (Reg/Res) Themes, games, ﬁ eld trips 4653 Nature 6-12 12:30 - 5:30pm Pineview $30/$24 12-1pm Lunch 4639 Art 6-9 8:30am - 5:30pm Bonner $75/$60 12:30-1pm Half-day camps drop-off or pick up Week 5: July 8-12 1-5pm Afternoon Activities CLASS CAMP AGE TIME LOCATION FEE (Reg/Res) Guest Speakers, Art, 4654 Wild West 6-12 12:30 - 5:30pm Bonner $50/$40 Splash Decks, Games 4647 Discovery 6-12 8:30am - 5:30pm McCormick $125/$100 5-5:30pm Camper pick up 4636 All Star Sports 6-9 8:30am - 5:30pm Playfair $125/$100 Please note Week 6: July 15-19 • Camps meet at or near picnic shelters. CLASS CAMP AGE TIME LOCATION FEE (Reg/Res) • McCormick Park camps meet in park east of 4655 Einstein 6-12 12:30 - 5:30pm Bonner $50/$40 Currents. 4667 Water World 6-9 8:30am - 5:30pm Playfair $125/$100 • Bowling camps meet inside Westside Lanes, 4643 Bowling 6-12 8:30am - 5:30pm Westside $125/$100 1615 Wyoming. Week 7: July 22-26 • Parents or guardian must show ID to check CLASS CAMP AGE TIME LOCATION FEE (Reg/Res) children in and out of camp. 4656 Water World 6-12 12:30 - 5:30pm Playfair $50/$40 • Bring lunch and snacks. Lunch is not 4640 Art 6-12 8:30am - 5:30pm Bonner $125/$100 provided. 4649 Fun Fit 6-9 8:30am - 5:30pm McCormick $125/$100 • Wear tennis shoes or closed-toe sandals. Week 8: August 5-9 • Bring towel, sunscreen and plenty of water CLASS CAMP AGE TIME LOCATION FEE (Reg/Res) every day. 4657 Art 6-9 8:30am - 12:30pm McCormick $50/$40 • Missoula Parks and Recreation camps are 4658 Art 9-12 12:30 - 5:30pm McCormick $50/$40 not a licensed day care. 4637 All Star Sports 6-9 8:30am - 5:30pm Playfair $125/$100 • Due to high demand, please register early, 4668 Water World 9-12 8:30am - 5:30pm Bonner $125/$100 max. number of campers varies per camp. Week 9: August 12-16 CLASS CAMP AGE TIME LOCATION FEE (Reg/Res) • No camps the week of July 28. Join us for Kidsfest on July 30. 4659 All Star Sports 6-9 8:30am - 12:30pm Playfair $50/$40 4660 All Star Sports 9-12 12:30 - 5:30pm Playfair $50/$40 *Fees reﬂ ect the regular registration fee and 4641 Art 6-9 8:30am - 5:30pm McCormick $125/$100 the fee for City residents with a CityCard resi- 4644 Bowling 6-12 8:30am - 5:30pm Playfair $125/$100 dent discount. CityCard entitles City residents Week 10: August 19-23 to a 20% savings on most programs and at CLASS CAMP AGE TIME LOCATION FEE (Reg/Res) both pools. See page 47 for more information. 4669 Water World 6-12 8:30am - 5:30pm Playfair $125/$100

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For boys and girls Leagues By Grade Grades 1-6 1st Introductory League (7v7, no helmets, no blocking) Games Wednesdays, 5:30pm Class #4670 Parks and Recreation is teaming up 2nd Pee-Wee League (7v7, no helmets, no blocking) with Little Grizzly Football to provide Games Wednesdays, 5:30pm Class #4671 updated ﬂ ag football programs for Missoula youth. Missoula’s youth hit the gridiron running for 3rd-4th Development League (9v9, helmets required, blocking allowed)* another season of Jr. Playmakers Flag Football. We don’t keep Games Mon. or Wed. 5:30pm Class#4672 score but we have a ton of fun in these non-competitive games 5th-6th Alternative to Contact League (7v7, no helmets, no blocking) with an emphasis in FUN, FAIR PLAY & GOOD SPORTSMAN- Games Wednesday 5:30pm Class# 4673 SHIP. Youth learn the basics of football from experienced volun- Deadline: Saturday, Aug. 24, 5pm teer coaches and use those skills on the playing ﬁ eld. Late Registration accepted only if space is available. Players will be placed on teams according to their neighbor- Late Fee is $5/participant. hood school. Please see team placement and grade policy Grade: Boys and girls, grades 1-6 on registration form for more information. Teams will only be Fee: $40/$32 with resident discount card formed by Parks and Recreation. Practice: Coaches will call participants with practice time and location. Practices start the week of Sep.8. Coaches needed! If you are a parent/ coach with football Games: Begin week of Sept. 22. experience and would like to volunteer, please call 552-6266. 5-game season; Pumpkin Bowl tournament Nov. 2 Players may register at Currents throughout the summer. LAST Location: Fort Missoula Softball Complex DAY to register is Sat., August 24 by 5pm! Mandatory Coaches Meeting: Wednesday, September 4 at 6pm at Cur- Learn more about the Little Grizzly Football program at rents in McCormick Park. www.littlegrizzlyfootball.com.

10 MMOBASHO B A S H Mobash Sk8 Clinics Learn how to skateboard like the pros. Clinics provide compre- hensive safety and skateboarding instruction for all levels of ability. Groups will be divided depending on skill level, and safety is of the utmost importance. Participants are required to wear protective helmets at all times. We also highly recommend other protective gear; such as elbow, knee and wrist guards. If you do not have a skateboard or protective gear, don’t worry, we will provide all necessary equipment to enjoy a week of skate camp. Two types of clinics are available: Co-ed, ages 7 to 11; and girls only, all ages.

• Ask us about scholarships for skate clinics and gear! Inquire at Parks Headquarters in Current or call 552-6271.

• Skateboard Clinics meet at MOBASH in McCormick Park.

• Please bring water, suncreen and snacks.

• All clinics meet 8:30 to 11 a.m.

Skateboard Mentors Week For Dates Ages Fee* Class # Join Parks and Recreation at MOBASH on Saturday 1 Boys/Girls June 17-21 7-11 $80/65 4459 mornings for a chance to experience skateboarding in a 2 Boys/Girls June 24-28 7-11 $80/65 4446 fun and safe environment—for free! 3 Girls Only July 8-12 All $80/65 4447 Parks and Recreation staff will be on hand to ensure safety 4 Boys/Girls July 15-19 7-11 $80/65 4449 and help kids feel comfortable at MOBASH. If you don’t 5 Boys/Girls July 22-26 7-11 $80/65 4450 have a skateboard or protective gear, don’t worry, we will *Regular fee/Resident Discount Fee. See page 47 for details. provide all necessary equipment.

Participants need to complete a Parks and Recreation waiver; if under 18, a parent or legal guardian will need to be present to sign the waiver. Waiver at www. missoulaparks.org or phone Jason at 552-6271.

June 15-August 10 Saturdays, 9am – 11pm* All Ages Welcome No fee (*No SB Mentors on July 6.) Parks and Recreation offers youth recreation grants to low-income families. All children, regardless of econom- ics, are welcome to participate in recreation activities. Grant forms are available at the Parks and Recreation ofﬁ ce or on-line at www.missoulaparks.org. Generous donations from our many Partners In Parks fund these grants. Missoula County Residents: the Missoula County Park Board has allocated grant funds speciﬁ cally for county residents. Thank you!

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12 TTENNISE N N I S SSummerummer TennisTennis CampsCamps Join Professional Tennis Registry Certiﬁ ed Instructor Collin Fehr and his staff for a memorable tennis experience. Regardless of skill level, each camp is designed to meet the needs of every individual. Don’t have a racquet? We provide the necessary equipment, or bring your own. Share the Fun! Add a donation to youth recreation grants when registering.

Location: Playfair Park Tennis Courts *Reg/Res Fees: Adult (18+) $40/$32 Youth (Morning) $40/$32 Youth (Evening) $20/$16 *(Reg/Res): Regular Fee/ Fee with resident discount card. See page 47. Pre-Teen & Teen Tennis Inclement Weather and Rainouts Centered on technique and skills progression, this program pre- Makeup sessions will only occur if more than one session is missed due pares players for involvement in team tennis and match-play sce- to weather. Makeups will be held on Fridays (or as scheduled.) Call the narios. A balance between skill improvement and game-playing Weather Hotline at 541-7200 for updates during inclement weather. strategies allow participants to advance all aspects of their game in this fun-centered format. Classes are divided by age and/or skill 10 & Under Tennis level to better address the needs of all participants. An exciting new play format designed to bring kids into the game by using specialized equipment and shorter court dimensions, tai- Ages 11-17 - Top Spinners lored to their age and size. The group will be divided by age and/ Class # Session Days Time or skill level to better address the needs of all participants. 4684 June 10-20 M-TH 10:15-11:45am Ages 5-10 - Rockin’ Racquets 4685 June 24-28 & July 1-3 M-F & M-W 10:15-11:45am Class # Session Days Time 4686 July 15-25 M-TH 10:15-11:45am 4679 June 10-20 M-TH 8:30-10am 4687 August 5-15 M-TH 10:15-11:45am 4680 June 24-28 & July 1-3 M-F & M-W 8:30-10am Adult Tennis 4681 July 15-25 M-TH 8:30-10am Adult classes are great for beginners and casual tennis players. 4682 August 5-15 M-TH 8:30-10am Come for an overview of tennis skills and techniques. We’ll help Youth and Teen Evening Lessons you get into the sport and improve your game! The group will be Due to popular demand, we’re offering youth lessons for all levels divided by age and/or skill level to better address the needs of all in the evening. Classes are divided by age and/or skill level to bet- participants. ter address the needs of all participants. Ages 18+ - Net Masters Ages 5-17 - Rockin’ Raquets & Top Spinners Class # Session Days Time Class # Session Days Time 4694 June 10-19 M & W 6:30-8pm 4689 June 10-19 M & W 5-6:30pm 4695 June 24-July 3 M & W 6:30-8pm 4690 June 24-July 3 M & W 5-6:30pm 4696 July 15-24 M & W 6:30-8pm 4691 July 15-24 M & W 5-6:30pm 4697 August 5-14 M & W 6:30-8pm 4692 August 5-14 M & W 5-6:30pm

13 EEVENTSV E N T S Ofﬂ ine & Outside Month April 20 - May 18 Sponsored by Montana Children and Nature Initiative

The average child in the United States spends over 7 hours a day in front of a television or using an electronic device.

Montana Offl ine and Outside is a month-long program from April 20 to May 18 to encourage families to enjoy the outdoors and leave their electronics behind. Organizations across the state are hosting family-friendly events and activities to get Montanans outside and connected with our amazing natural heritage. Missoula’s event is the Unplug and Play Festival in McCormick Park, April 21. (See pg 12.) Getting Offl ine and Outside benefi ts kids In our techno-centric world kids are spending less and less time outside and enjoying nature. It can be hard to motivate yourself and your kids to get outside, but it is always worth it. Outside, kids use all their senses, develop a sense of wonder, learn to think ahead, problem-solve and engage in social skills that structured or solo playtime cannot provide.

The American Pediatric Association has recommended at least 60 minutes of physical activity for children at least 5 days a week for their health and well-being - not to mention it’s just plain old fun! Children who spend time playing outdoors:

• Sleep better at night • Have stronger immune systems • Focus better in school • Have less stress • Develop muscle strength and coordination • Improve cognitive thinking • Grow to be leaner and more ﬁ t • Are more creative and better problem-solvers • Have greater respect for themselves, others, and the environment. Help promote a larger If kids can gain that much from being outside, imagine what and healthier urban forest it can do for their parents too! We hope that you use your experiences at Montana Ofﬂ ine and Outside events as through community planting, inspiration for a summer full of outdoor adventure! Learn more at: stewardship, education and Montana Recreation and Parks Association advocacy. www.mtrpa.info/mcni.php Join Today! Visit www.missoulaparks.org.

14 EEVENTSV E N T S Partners In Parks Volunteer Program Is your group or organization looking to give back to the community? By volunteering with Parks and Recreation you are developing a sense of stewardship for your city open space and parks.

We can accommodate any group size and provide you with a wonderful, rewarding experience. Projects to date have included painting in numerous parks, trail installation and maintenance, leaf and litter removal, weeding, collecting insects for Race includes Doggie Dash t-shirt and a cool doggie bandana! research, 5K race assistance and many others.

Join Parks & Recreation and Missoula Animal Control at Help your community and have a great experience working Missoula’s 2nd annual celebration for your four-legged with Parks and Recreation. We can tailor a unique experi- friend! Join us for the free Doggie Dash Expo and the ence just for your group—or, we have lots of projects which 1-mile and 5K fun run/walk with your pet. Expo features dog are waiting for a group to assist. For more information call walkers, sitters, groomers, boarders, retailers, veterinarians Jason Pignanelli at 552-6271 or email Jason at jpignanelli@ ci.missoula.mt.us. and much more!

Expo is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. Fun Run entry fees listed below. All race participants receive a short sleeve tee and a bandana for 1 dog; $2 for each additional dog. Proceeds beneﬁ t Missoula City-County Animal Control.

Late registration Tuesday, April 30-Thursday, May 2, 7 p.m., $25 Parks and Recreation is a founding Race Day Registration Saturday, May 30, 12-1:30 p.m., $30* partner and active member in the *Sorry, no shirt on race day, shirts available for pickup after May 22. Let’s Move Missoula Initiative • Register online at Active.com to create a more active • Register by phone with Mastercard or Visa - 721-PARK

• Register in person at Currents Aquatics Center and healthy community.

• Print a registration form at www.missoulaparks.org www.letsmovemissoula.org

15 OOUTDOORU T D O O R Challenge Course Group/Special Event information Missoula Outdoor Recreation and Education (M.O.R.E) program offers unique team-building activities such as our Challenge Course that can quickly bring your group to a new level of team- work and communication—all while having a great time!

A Challenge Course, also known as a ropes course or team-building course, is a challenging outdoor personal development and team-building activity which consists of high and/or low elements. Low elements take place on the ground or only a few feet above the ground. High elements are located off the ground, ranging from 15 ft to 35 ft and require a belay for safety.

The M.O.R.E. program offers both of these elements for a challenging day of activities for ages 8 through adult. Fees vary depending on group size; please see pricing options and chart. Call Jason Pignanelli at 552-6271 to discuss program options and pricing and to book a time for your group.

Please visit our website to learn about the differences between the different elements and activities: www.missoulaparks.org/challengecourse

Design Your Own Outdoor Recreation Adventure We also offer many other outdoor activities throughout the year, Photo by Jason Pignanelli all led by the experienced staff at M.O.R.E.

These activities can be tailored to fi t the specifi c needs of your group. We can focus on leadership skills, communication, trust, We’d like to thank these great physical fi tness, adventure, FUN or any combination. organizations who completed the Sharing outdoor activities helps groups forge new friendships and move to new performance levels. Such activities include: Challenge Course in 2012! Folfi ng, Geocaching, Hiking, Biking, Fishing, Rafting and so on. Call today to get your group “Outside & Active”! Call Jason Missoula Fire Department Starbucks Pignanelli at 552-6271. University of Montana ROTC, UM • Challenge yourself in a comfortable setting Missoula Maulers Verizon Army National Guard WORD • Build trusting relationships Kid Central Pre-school Planned Parenthood Curry Health Center Anaconda Job Corps • Learn to work together Alpine Physical Therapy Missoula Youth Homes • Improve communication Garden City Harvest University Congregational Church • Build self-confi dence and self-esteem Sentinel, Big Sky and Hellgate High Schools, Lowell, Corvallis, Ronan, Arlee, Seeley, Superior, Dixon Schools • Great for corporate outings, school groups, camps and scouts.

16 OOUTDOORU T D O O R Challenge Course Programming Options Option 4 - Low Elements and Climbing Wall (approximately Please feel free to combine other options to suit your group or consult 3 hours) with us about the best options for your group. Times are approximate; Combine the Low Elements and the Climbing Wall for a fun day of team building and physical ﬁ tness. This combo is great for all kinds they will vary on group size and pace of group. No matter what size of groups. your group is, everyone will have the same wonderful experience. Prices will be adjusted for combining other program options that Group Size Fee are not listed. 1 - 20 $224.00 21- 40 $335.00 Option 1- Low Elements (approximately 3 hours) Option 5 - Climbing Wall (approximately 2 hours) Our Low Elements can quickly bring your group to a higher level A great activity for any group, you will be introduced to the basics of communication and performance. This dynamic trust and team of rock climbing in a fun safe environment. This option ﬁ ts well into problem solving course is designed to build the interpersonal trust any camp or team training program. and communication skills that are essential for everyday communi- Group Size Fee cation and team building. 1 – 10 $162.00 Group Size Fee 11 – 20 $243.00 1 - 20 $223.00 21 - 40 $335.00

Option 2 - Challenge Course, High Elements (approximately 4 hours) The High Ropes course will challenge even the bravest souls! They will experience new and exciting personal challenges throughout the course. These challenges are intended to empower individuals personally or in pairs so collectively the team can reach new heights.

Group Size Fee 1 - 15 $265.00 Open Climb Fridays This is your chance to experience the Missoula Parks & 16 - 30 $396.00 Recreations Challenge Course. The course will be open to Option 3 - Challenge Course (High & Low Elements) the general public with no reservations required. If you’ve ever (approximately 4.5 hours) looked at the course and said, “Wow, that looks fun” this is your chance to give it a try! Participants will be served on a rotation This is the full package! Your team will experience Low Elements with everyone there. for the ﬁ rst two hours of the session. Then for the last three, you will harness up and our facilitators will take your team to a whole new Ages: 8 to adult level thirty feet off the ground! Participants can do two person team Date: Fridays, June 14 through August 23 events such as the Wild Woosey or individual events like the Cat No open climb Friday, July 5 Walk. This high challenge course is designed to allow participants Time: 5-8pm Fee: $7 per person to take on new challenges in a safe, fun environment. Location: Challenge Course, in McCormick Park Due to stafﬁ ng ratios and for the safety of all climbers, Group Size Fee please don’t bring large groups (over 6) to Open Climb 1 - 15 $305.00 Fridays. For large groups, or for a unique and fun birthday 16-30 $457.00 party, please call Jason Pignanelli at 552-6271 for pricing and reservations. See group pricing in Option 5 above.

17 OOUTDOORU T D O O R Garnet Ghost Town Tour Up the beautiful Blackfoot corridor, Garnett Ghost town is one of the most well-preserved mining towns in Montana. Explore the many buildings and walk the streets with an interpretive guide. Also take a side hike to an old mine. If we still have time we will even visit another Ghost Town in the area! Min/max: 6/12

Date: Wed., July 10 Class # 4444 Time: 9 am-4 pm Fee: $20/17 w/resident discount MPG Ranch Tours (Van & walking) Set in the heart of Montana’s Bitterroot Valley, MPG Ranch lies on over 9,500 acres of rich undeveloped landscape. Established in 2009, MPG strives to preserve the natural communities that make this area beautiful and focuses on research to restore and protect Tours For Active Adults native diversity. The ranch features abundant wildlife, glorious This summer join the Missoula Senior Center and Parks and wildﬂ owers and native plants. This tour involves walking for short Recreation on exciting adventures around the area! We’ll handle distances and riding in a van to observe the beauty of Western everything, so you can just sit back and relax. The Parks and Montana. Recreation tours listed below will depart from and return to Cur- Joshua Lisbon will be our tour guide on this wonderful excursion rents Aquatic Center in McCormick Park. Deadline for all trips is through the area, as the Education & Outreach Community Man- two days prior to the departure date. Tours are geared for ages ager he is very in touch with the natural environment throughout 55+, but all adults are welcome. the ranch. This will be an amazing opportunity to take a driving/ National Bison Range walking tour through a working conservation research area. The land offers abundant wildlife, including a massive herd of elk, Enjoy the morning exploring one of the coolest spots around Mis- numerous raptors, predators and different species of deer. Spots soula. The morning will consist of a stop at the visitor center for an will ﬁ ll fast and limited to 12 max per trip, sign up soon. Min/max: interpretive display, videos and a bookstore. Then enjoy a 19 mile 5/12. drive around the bison range to view all kinds of Montana wildlife. Min/max: 6/12 Dates: Wed., June 26 Class # 4438 Wed., Aug. 7 Class # 4439 Date: Wed., June 12 Class # 4445 Wed., Sep. 25 Class# 4440 Time: 9am - 3 pm Fee: $20/17 w/resident discount Time: 9 - 2 pm Mount Jumbo Van Tour Fee: $20/17 w/resident discount This tour highlights one of Missoula’s open space treasures. Learn why Mount Jumbo is so unique. Enjoy the views from Daily Dose multiple points along the North Loop—it’s a great opportunity for Children and adults need a daily dose of physical activity to feel limited mobility adults to enjoy Mt. Jumbo. Min/max: 6/12 good and to reduce the risk of many health concerns. Adults need

Dates: Wed., May 29 Class # 4436 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity a day; children need Wed. Oct. 2 Class# 4437 60 minutes a day. Watch for the Daily Dose logo throughout this Time: 9-12 pm Fee: $10/8 w/resident discount guide for ideas on getting YOUR daily dose of activity.

18 FFAMILYA M I L Y New Zealand Day: Family Flag Rugby Clinic In celebration of the 7th annual New Zealand Day, the Missoula Cultural Council along with the Missoula All-Maggots and Missou- la Youth Rugby Association (MYRA) will present a fl ag rugby clinic and tournament for children and adults. The clinic will be held WWORKREATIONORKREATION Saturday May 18, at Fort Missoula Rugby Pitch, located across TTEENEEN from Big Sky High School on South Ave. Teens: Volunteer and gain valuable work experience! Rugby Skills clinic begins at 10 a.m. to be followed by an informal Teen Workreation is a Parks and Recreation volunteer tournament at 11:30 a.m. and will conclude with MYRA’s Middle program specifi cally designed for teens ages 13-16* to help School and High School Girl’s Championships at 1 p.m. For more their community, get valuable on-the-job training, and have a great time! Volunteers not only receive training and great job information contact Sue Loken at 549-6295 or Jake Kreilick at experience, they’ll have a chance to earn incentives (depending 544-4962. For more information about our sister cities and New on hours worked) like swimming and a pizza party at Splash Zealand Days, visit www.missoulacultural.org Montana, rock climbing and more! Out To Lunch at Caras Park Teen Workreation Positions Include: www.missouladowntown.com Jr. Camp Counselor Missoula’s premiere outdoor weekly music and food festival, Out Work with our professional camp counselors to lead day campers in sports, games, music, arts and crafts and more. to Lunch is held every Wednesday in June - August from 11am to 2 pm in Caras Park. Featuring live music, countless food vendors Jr. Lifeguard and Jr. Swim Instructor (ages 12 - 16) and children’s activities, this free community event is Montana’s After completing a two-week training class, you’ll assist professional lifeguards and swim instructors at Splash largest food festival. Montana. Downtown ToNight at Caras Park Jr. Maintenance Aide (Aquatics) Missoula’s summertime evening series, Downtown ToNight fea- Maintain the sparkle of Current and Splash Montana by tures live music, food vendors, beverage garden and children’s assisting aquatics operations staff. activities. The free event is held every Thursday in June, July and Teen volunteers are individuals serving of their own accord August from 5:30-8:30pm in Caras Park. with no expectation of fi nancial compensation. Volunteering is viewed as part of an exchange process. Bonner Band Concerts The Teen Workreation packet and application is available City Band in Bonner Park, Wednesdays beginning at 8pm. June at Parks and Recreation, 600 Cregg Lane, or download the through August. No fee. www.missoulacityband.org. application at www.missoulaparks.org.

• Applications are due to Missoula Parks and Recreation by 7pm, Friday, May 24.

• Interviews will be held the week of May 26.

• Applicants and parents must attend the Teen Workreation meeting on Monday, June 3, at 6pm.

• Training begins in early June (evening hours), with most volunteer positions available throughout the summer. Participants should plan to attend trainings on June 10-11.

*Jr Lifeguard and Jr Swim Instructors may begin at age 12 after completing American Red Cross training programs offered at Splash Montana. See page 35 for details.

19 SSPORTSP O R T S Parks & Recreation Sports Philosophy We are dedicated to quality recreation experiences for players of all skill levels while facilitating a safe and fun environment and promoting good sportsmanship. We provide these services with Adult an underlying belief that our sports leagues focus on a healthy level of competition, placing more emphasis on participation than winning and losing. Sports Captain meetings are MANDATORY unless otherwise noted. If a team captain cannot make the meeting, a team representative Leagues must attend. Meetings will include sport-specifi c rules and rule changes, roster requirements, sportsmanship/player code of conduct, gym and facility rules and uniform/equipment requirements. How To Register Your Team Team rosters available at Currents, at www.eteamz.com/mis- League details and more info at soula or www.missoulaparks.org. Bring or mail roster and fee to: www.missoulaparks.org. Parks & Recreation, 600 Cregg Ln., Missoula, MT 59801. Summer Softball Adults and Teens 14+ • Rosters must be received on or before deadline. If paying by Deadline: Sunday, May 19, 5pm check, only one check per team, please. Team Fee: $305 Late Fee: $40 • League space is limited, team registration is accepted on a fi rst- League Play: Begins week of May 26 come, fi rst-served basis. Game Days: Tues/Wed/Thur (see below) • Days/times are subject to change. Leagues may be combined No games week of June 30 and/or play on different days. Game Times: 6, 7:15, 8:30pm Location: Fort Missoula Softball Complex • Interested in playing sports but don’t have a team? Format: 8-week offi ciated league Call 552-6266 to be placed on the pick-up list. Single-elimination tournament Skill Levels • Men’s DI, Open, Power, Advanced and A Leagues: players Class #4699 Tuesday Co-Rec Open (Int. – Adv.) looking for strong competition with solid playing skill and/or past Class #4700 Wednesday Co-Rec Novice (Beg.) college experience (less than 5 years ago.) Class #4701 Thursday Co-Rec Intermediate (Int.) • Men’s DII, Intermediate and B Leagues: players looking for a Captains Meeting: Thurs., May 23, 6pm, Currents moderate level of competition with some high school or college (more than 5 years ago) experience. Fall Softball Adults and Teens 14+ Deadline: Sunday, August 11, 5pm • Novice and C Leagues: are geared towards personal develop- Team Fee: $250 Late Fee: $40 ment rather than team performance. Beginners are welcomed at League Play: Begins week of August 18 this level. Current or former college athletes are NOT allowed to Game Days: Wed/Thur (see below) play in beginning leagues. Game Times: 6, 7:15, 8:30pm All leagues are fun recreational leagues, with an emphasis on Location: McCormick Park enjoyment of play, exercise, and being with friends. No alcohol or Format: 6-week offi ciated league tobacco use permitted in any sports league. Single-elimination tournament Team Sportsmanship Rating Teams will be rated on sportsmanship behavior every game. To Class #4702 Wed. Co-Rec Novice (Beg.) be eligible for season tournaments, teams must maintain a 3.5 or Class #4703 Thurs. Co-Rec Intermediate (Int. - Adv.) better sportsmanship rating and have no more than two forfeits Captains Meeting: Wed., August 14, 6pm, Currents during the regular season play. See the Parks and Recreation Sports Handbook for more information.

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Please consider a donation to Share The Fun TEAM Youth Recreation Grants. If each of your players kicked in only $1, your team could help CAPTAINS: an under-privileged child have a wonderful summer!

11 v 11 Summer Soccer: Adults 18+ Deadline: Sunday, May 5, 5pm Team Fee: $460 Late Fee: $40 League Play: Begins week of May 12 Days/Times: Monday - Thursday No games Memorial Day, Monday, May 27 or July 2-4 Location: Fort Missoula and/or Playfair Park Format: 10-wk league, single-elimination tourney, offi ciated Class #4704 Monday Co-Rec B Recreation (Beg. - Int.) Class #4705 Monday Co-Rec B Competitive (Int.) Class #4706 Tuesday Co-Rec A (Adv.) Class #4707 Tuesday Co-Rec B Recreation (Int.) 7 v 7 Fall Outdoor Soccer: Adults 18+ Class #4708 Wednesday Women’s A (Int. - Adv.) Deadline: Sunday, August 18, 5pm Class #4709 Wednesday Women’s B (Beg. - Int.) Team Fee: $90 Late Fee: $40 Class #4710 Thursday Co-Rec C (Beg.) League Play: Begins week of August 25 Class #4711 Thursday Men’s (Int. - Adv.) Days/Times: Monday - Thursday, 6pm and 6:45pm Captains Meetings: Thursday, May 9, Currents. Times below: No games Monday, Sept. 2, Labor Day Mon. Leagues: 6:15pm Tues. Leagues: 6:45pm Location: Fort Missoula Short Soccer Fields Wed. Leagues: 7:15pm Thurs. Leagues: 7:45pm Format: 5-week league, no tournament, self-offi ciated Class #4713 Monday Co-Rec A/B (Int. - Adv.) Class #4714 Tuesday Co-Rec A/B (Int. - Adv.) Friends of Missoula Parks, Inc. Class #4715 Wednesday Women’s (Beg .- Adv.) Class #4716 Thursday Co-Rec C (Beg.) FMP maintains committed accounts in support of Class #4717 Thursday Men’s (Beg. - Adv.) local parks for replacement, upgrading, and repair of Captains Meeting: Wednesday, August 21, 6pm, Currents playground equipment, playing fi elds, trails and other park Fall Indoor Soccer: Adults 18+ amenities and youth scholarships. Deadline: Sunday, October 13, 5pm Friends of Missoula Parks is a 501(c)(3) non-profi t Team Fee: $170 Late Fee: $40 League Play: Begins week of October 20 organization (EIN 81-0570189) and your donations to Days/Times: Sun/Mon/Wed, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30pm FMP are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Send Location: MPR Sports and Wellness Center 1515 Fairview donations to FMP, 12 Contour Rd., Missoula, MT 59802. and Meadow Hill Middle School, 4210 S. Reserve For more information, call 721-PARK, or contact Friends Format: 6-week league, no tournament, self-offi ciated of Missoula Parks, Inc., PO Box 7051, Missoula, MT Class #4719 Sunday Co-Rec (Beg. - Adv.) 59807. Class #4720 Monday Co-Rec (Beg. – Adv.) Class #4721 Wednesday Co-Rec (Beg. – Adv.) Captains Meeting: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 6pm, Currents

21 SSPORTSP O R T S Summer Sand Volleyball: Adults & Teens 14+ Fall Flag Football: Adults 18+ Deadline: Sunday, June 2, 5pm Deadline: Sunday, October 13, 5pm Team Fee: $100 Late fee: $40 Team Fee: $270 Late fee: $40 League Play: Begins week of June 9 League Play: Begins week of October 20 Days/Times: Tuesday & Thursday; 6, 7, 8pm Days/Times: Tues/Wed; 6, 7, 8, 9pm Location: McCormick Park Location: Playfair Park – Sand Volleyball Courts Ages: 18 and up Format: 8-week league, single-elimination tournament, Format: 5 week league, single-elimination tournament, self-offi ciated. self-offi ciated. Class #4722 Tuesday Women’s 4-on-4 (Beg. – Adv.) Class #4730 Tuesday Men’s DI (Int. - Adv.) Class #4725 Tuesday Co-Rec Teen 4-on-4 (Int. – Adv., ages 14-18) Class #4731 Thursday Men’s DII (Beg. - Int.) Class #4724 Wednesday Co-Rec Int. 4-on-4 (Beg. – Int.) Captains Meeting: Wednesday, October 16, 7pm, Currents Class #4723 Wednesday Co-Rec Power 4-on-4 (Int. – Adv.) Captains Meeting: Wednesday, June 5, 6pm, Currents Fall Volleyball: Adults and Teens 14+ THE Deadline: Sunday, September 22, 5pm Team Fee: $215 Late Fee: $40 MOUNTAINS League Play: Begins week of September 29 Game Days: Wednesdays; 7,8,9 pm are Location: MPR Sports and Wellness Center 1515 Fairview Format: 6-week league, single-elimination tournament, CCALLINGALLING MEME self-offi ciated. Class #4728 Wednesday Co-Rec Power (Int. - Adv.) Class #4729 Wednesday Co-Rec Intermediate (Beg. - Int.) AANDND I MUSTMUST Captains Meeting: Wednesday, Sep. 25, 6pm, Sports & Wellness Center GGO.O.

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The new Parks and Trails Map Only $4 at Currents Aquatics Center and local retailers. Parks City residents contribute directly to Parks and Recreation Brought to youwill by your mshowountain-lovi nyoug friends the way. at Parks and Recreation. www.missoulaparks.org Recreation through property taxes. CityCard gives residents a reduced rate (about a 20% discount) on most Parks & Recreation Only $4 at Currents Aquatics programs and admission to Currents Aquatics Center Center and many local retailers. and Splash Montana. Purchase your CityCard at Currents Aquatics Center for $2, and renew annually for $1. For more information see page 48 or visit missoulaparks.org, or phone Get yours today. us at 721-PARK.

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Parks and Recreation’s Sports and Wellness Center Gym is available to the general public for reservation when it is not in use for previously scheduled Parks and Recreation programs.

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23 PPICKLEBALLI C K L E B A L L Summer League 2 – July/August Deadline: Sun., June 30 by 5pm League Play: Begins week of July 7 Game Days: Wednesdays Game Times: 6, 7, 8pm Location: Fort Missoula Tennis/Pickleball Courts Format: 5-week league, single-elimination tourney, self-offi ciated Fee: $25/participant Class # 4735 Doubles Advanced 4736 Doubles Intermediate 4737 Doubles Novice Pickleball Participant Meeting: Tues., July 2, 6pm, Currents An addictive game with a peculiar name. Pickleball has made its way into the Missoula valley and Parks and Recreation is pleased Summer League 3 – August/September to continue our popular Zoo Town Pickleballers league, Open Play Deadline: Sun., Aug. 18 by 5pm sessions, and Learn to Play clinics. New this summer, we’ll have League Play: Begins week of Aug. 25 outdoor play at Fort Missoula and add ladder leagues, socials, Game Days: Wednesdays (Tuesdays will be overfl ow, if necessary) and the fi rst-annual Zoo Town Pickleballers Montana Open Tour- Game Times: 6pm only (due to waning natural light) nament to the growing list of Pickleball opportunities! Location: Fort Missoula Tennis/Pickleball Courts Pickleball has been compared to a miniature version of tennis and Format: 5-week league, single-elimination tourney, self-offi ciated. an oversized game of Ping Pong played on a Badminton-sized Fee: $25/participant court. The game is played with wooden or composite paddles and a whiffl e ball. The ideal game, full of action and fun for all ages! Class # 4738 Doubles Advanced Zoo Town Pickleballers League 4739 Doubles Intermediate 4740 Doubles Novice Register as a team or individual for any of our six week leagues Participant Meeting: Tues., Aug. 20, 6pm, Currents throughout the summer. Teams consist of two players. Individual registrations will be paired with a teammate. Each week, teams Summer Challenge Ladder will play for about an hour with a best two of three match and Can’t play in the league? Want to play in multiple leagues? Want each game to eleven. Each regular season league will be fi ve to try different types of Pickleball? The Summer Challenge Lad- weeks and we’ll end the sixth week with a fun tournament. The der is for you! Meet and play other comparably skilled players. Novice level is intended for beginners to the sport, Intermediate Choose from a variety of different ladders: Men’s & Women’s for those with some playing experience, and Advanced for those with comfortable playing skills looking for healthy competition. Singles, Men’s & Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. You can sign up for as many ladders for which you qualify. Join the ladder Summer League 1 – May/June any time before September 1, but the sooner you register, the Deadline: Sun., May 12 by 5pm more games you can play! League Play: Begins week of May 19 Game Days: Wednesdays Dates: Ladder runs May 1 through October 1, 2013 Game Times: 6, 7, 8pm Game Times: Choose your own time and court Location: Fort Missoula Tennis/Pickleball Courts Fee: $15 per participant, per ladder/$12 with resident discount Format: 5-week league, single-elimination tourney, self-offi ciated Class #: 4741 Mixed Doubles Fee: $25/participant 4742 Men’s Doubles Class # 4732 Doubles Advanced 4743 Women’s Doubles 4733 Doubles Intermediate 4744 Men’s Singles 4734 Doubles Novice 4745 Women’s Singles Participant Meeting: Tues., May 14, 6pm, Currents Registration: Registration packet is available at Currents and online at www.missoulaparks.org.

24 PPICKLEBALLI C K L E B A L L Pickleball Palooza Saturday, May 4 10am-2pm ZZoooo TTownown PPickleballersickleballers ppresentresent tthehe ﬁ rstrst annualannual Join us for our kickoff of outdoor Pickleball in Missoula! We’ll be introducing the sport in the morning, then playing a round or two in the afternoon. All equipment will be provided by Missoula Parks MMontanaontana OpenOpen and Recreation. Bring a lunch and snacks to keep you going through the afternoon. Best of all, the event is FREE, so bring PPickleballickleball TTournamentournament your friends and family. FFriday-Saturday,riday-Saturday, AugustAugust 2-32-3

Join us for the biggest Pickleball showdown in western Mon- tana. We are excited to host the Montana Open and invite all of our Pickleball friends from around the state and/or region to join. More detailed information regarding fees, lodging, schedule, events, etc. will be available on our website (www. missoulaparks.org) soon.

Don’t forget to check out the Big Sky State Games Pickleball tournament in Billings, MT on Saturday, July 20. This tournament is played on indoor courts, so get some swings in at the Sports & Wellness Center before heading east. We will offer expanded Open Play times starting two weeks before the tournament to accommodate.

Coming Soon Pickleball Open Play Sessions Visit www.missoulaparks.org for more info on Pickleball Skills Join us for active, fun, and social Open Play sessions! Beginner Clinics and more! to advanced Pickleball players will enjoy the opportunity to learn the sport and/or work on their game with a wide variety of players. Would you like to be in the know about Missoula Pickleball? Send Missoula Parks and Recreation will provide the nets, paddles, and an e-mail to [email protected] to be added to the Pick- balls for each session. Feel free to bring your own paddle and/or leball e-mail list. You will receive updates regarding league play, ball. Monthly schedules subject to change. For updates, please open sessions, and anything else related to Pickleball in Missoula visit our website www.missoulaparks.org. and Montana, Pickleball Courts Thanks to the dedicated fundraising efforts and generous donations from the Pickleball community, we have raised enough money to paint four court lines on two tennis courts at Fort Missoula. The courts will be painted this summer (expected to be completed in July). In the meantime, we will be taping and chalking the four courts for all of our Pickleball events. ZTP Ambassadors We are looking for volunteers to work in groups and facilitate outdoor Pickleball open play time for the Missoula community. Stay tuned for more detailed information regarding the ambassador/ court hosting program. For more information e-mail ryearous@

25 AAQUATICSQ U A T I C S Currents Daily Admission Regular Resident Discount Youth 11 & Under $ 3.75 $3.25 Student 12 – 17 $ 4.25 $3.50 Senior 58+ $ 4.25 $3.50 Adult 18+ $ 6.00 $5.00 Infants 1-year and under No Charge Lobby Hours Monday–Friday 6am to 8pm Saturday 8am – 6pm Sunday 9am – 6pm Registration desk open to purchase season passes, punch cards and register for all Parks and Recreation programs. Spring Recreation Swim (April 1 to June 9) Detailed schedules at www.missoulaparks.org Currents Aquatics Center Mon - Fri 10am to 8pm* Where Fitness Is Fun! Sat. & Sun. 11am to 6pm McCormick Park 600 Cregg Ln. 721-PARK (7275) Summer Recreation Swim (June 10 to Aug. 23**) Currents Aquatics Center is the year-round indoor water park Mon - Fri 11:30am to 8pm* in McCormick Park and is home to department headquarters, registration desk and “Headwaters” meeting room, a state-of- Sat. & Sun. 11am to 6pm the-art community room available for public use. Lap Swim (April 1 to Aug. 24) • Ultraviolet light supplemental sanitation system for This is lap swim schedule we strive to maintain. Lap lane avail- pristine water with less chlorine. ability may vary due to group rentals or programming needs. Check the Currents calendar at the front desk for changes to this • Children’s water playground with zero-depth entry, schedule. Thank you! spray features and grizzly bear slide. • 20-yard lap lanes—available all day! MWF T-Th Sat. Sun. Time and # of lanes Time and # of lanes Time and # of lanes Time and # of lanes • Two exciting waterslides—2-stories tall! 6-7am 1 6-8am 4 8-9am 4 9am-12pm 4 • Sparkling spa. 7-8am 4 8-11:30am 1 9-11am 1 12-6pm 1 • Current resistance channel for aquatic exercise 8-11:30am 1 11:30am-2pm 4 11am-1pm 4 • Ripples Party Room 11:30am-1pm 4 2-4pm 2 1-6pm 1 • Swim lessons and ﬁ tness classes 1-5:30pm 2 4-6:30pm 1 • Wireless internet access 5:30-6:30pm 1 6:30-8pm 2

Holiday Hours and Closures Mon., May 27 Currents is closed. (Memorial Day) Splash Montana open, weather permitting. July 4 Currents is closed. Splash Montana open 11am-6pm. **August 24-30 Currents closed for annual maintenance. September 2: Currents open 12pm to 5pm for Labor Day. Please note: *The Splash pool spray features may be off Mon - Thurs, 4 - 6:30pm for swim lessons. Slides may be turned off to conserve energy if not being used. Please ask a lifeguard if the slides are available. In the spring, we host many ﬁ eld trips during school hours. Check the Currents calendar at the front desk or online.

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Ripples Party Room At Currents Choose one of our fun themed parties, including Tropical Luau, Football, Birthday Girl, Birthday Boy, Thomas The Tank Engine, Super Hero, Princess or Safari. Or bring your own party treats and design your own party. All Ripples Parties include • Unlimited swimming during recreation swim times on your party day. Currents End-of-School-Year Field Trips • Private use of the Ripples Party Room for 50 minutes. Currents Aquatics Center has hours set aside for group rentals • 2 additional adult guests at no charge, and reduced admis- during the fi nal weeks of the school year. Group rates apply. Call sion fees for additional guests. Eric Seagrave at 552-6274 to schedule your fi eld trip today! Add a Party Package End of School Year Group Rental Times • Bakery cake or Coldstone Creamery ice cream cake April 2 - June 10: 10am to 12pm or 12:30 to 2:30pm, Mon-Fri. • 2-topping pizzas of your choice Spring Playdates At Currents • Themed party décor and tableware. (Choices above.) April 1- June 7 Monday - Friday 10am - 12pm Plan a play date at Currents. Discounted price allows an adult and Sorry, due to health regulations, no beverages are included. a toddler (age 2 to 6) to swim and play for the 2-hour time period: Please feel free to bring the beverage of your choice. No glass, $7.50 regular fee, $6.50 resident disc. per adult/toddler pair. please. School fi eld trips may occassionally be scheduled during this time, call 721-PARK to check fi eld trip schedule. Visit www.missoulaparks.org for details or call 552-6682 to book your party with your credit card, or stop by Currents Aquatics Earn Your Scouting Aquatics Badge At Currents Boy and Girl Scouts: Currents Water Safety Instructors will help Center. Payment must accompany your party reservation. $25 you get the aquatics safety training you need! Group admission refundable damage deposit required for all party bookings. rates apply for Scouts and family members, plus $20 fee for one hour of instruction. Available during most recreational swim hours. Party Type Number Of Guests Call Chelsea Beckwith at 552-6234 to schedule your troop today! Up to 7* 8-14* 15-21* Design Your Own Party $67 $98 $129 (bring your own food and supplies) Bakery Cake Party $83 $119 $159 Coldstone Ice Cream Cake Party $101 $144 $192 Bakery Cake + Themed Party Décor $97 $135 $180 Ice Cream Cake + Themed Party Décor $116 $160 $211 Pizza (extra-large, 2-toppings) $12 each *Includes 2 additional adult guests at no charge.

27 AAQUATICSQ U A T I C S Splash Montana Hours* Spring Hours (May 25 - June 7) 12pm - 6pm Saturday and Sunday only 12pm to 6pm Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27, Sat-Mon. The Pond, Lazy River and Water Slides are open! 50-meter pool is open for adult lap swim only, not heated until June 8. (Saving energy during cooler shoulder season.)

Summer Hours (June 8 - August 3) 50-meter pool hours below. 11:30am - 8pm Monday through Saturday* Splash Montana 11am - 6pm Sunday Swim, Play, Stay All Day! July 4 Splash Montana open 11am-6pm. 3001 Bancroft, in Playfair Park 542-WAVE (9283) Currents closed on July 4. • 3 exciting waterslides, children’s water playground, Late Summer Hours (August 4 - 27) full-service cafe, 50-meter lap pool. • Opens Memorial Day Weekend, weather permitting. 11am - 7:30pm Monday through Saturday • Open daily beginning June 8. 11am - 6pm Sunday Splash Montana offers a splashing good time for the whole 50-meter Lap Swim Hours (June 8 - Aug. 27) family. Three exciting water slides, the Lazy River, and the See website for detailed lap swim schedule.* children’s water playground make Splash Montana an all-day destination. Splash Montana also features The Lake Olympic- 10am - close Monday through Friday sized lap pool for even more ﬁ tness and fun. Lounge in our 9am - close Saturday shaded seating areas, ﬂ oat the Lazy River, or take a thrilling 11am - close Sunday ride on a waterslide.

The Crazy Creek Café offers sandwiches, healthy snacks and Extended Season Lap Swim Hours (Aug. 28 - Sep. 2) pizza with shaded seating. “Ranger Station” cabana rentals are 11am - 1pm Daily available with wait service from the Crazy Creek Café. Splash 5pm - 7pm Daily Montana is the perfect place to celebrate birthdays and other special events. Competitive Events at The Lake (50-meter) Splash Montana also offers high-quality aquatics programming Splash Montana slides, The Pond, Lazy River and Cafe open for all ages. From swim lessons for pre-schoolers and up, to regular hours during competitive events. coached lap swim, to inner-tube water polo, Splash Montana June 27–30 MAC Firecracker Classic offers a variety of ways to stay ﬁ t, enjoy the water and cool off 50m closed at 1pm, June 27; this summer. Closed all day June 28-30* Daily Admission Regular Resident Discount *Open for adult lap swim, 6am to 7am Youth 11 & Under $ 3.75 $3.25 July 5-7 MAC meet, 50m closed all day Student 12 – 17 $ 4.25 $3.50 August 3 Wildﬁ re Kids Triathlon Senior 58+ $ 4.25 $3.50 Adult 18+ $ 6.00 $5.00 50m closed until 11am Infants 1-year and under No Charge August 10 Zootown Triathlon *Resident Discount available-see pg. 47. Passes on pg. 31. 50m closed until 11am Please Note: Splash Montana is an outdoor facility, hours are subject *Inclement weather may affect open hours. Call 542-WAVE. to change due to weather conditions. Call 542-WAVE.

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SPLASH MONTANA PPartyarty CCabanasabanas Did you know you can reserve your own private space at Splash Montana? Our 15’x15’ semi-private shaded shelters are available to rent for your next party. Accommodations include chairs, tables, a personal locker and a relaxed setting for your group of up to 12. Call 552–6682 reserve your Party Cabana today! No outside food or drink, please.

Party Cabana Rental – Made in the Shade Includes the semi-private shaded shelter plus discounts and wait service from the Crazy Creek Cafe—no standing in line at the concessions stand! Each guest also receives a discounted entry rate at the gate and coupons at the Crazy Creek Cafe.

Cabana/reduced daily admission/Cafe wait service: 3 Hours: $70 All Day: $105 Enjoy warm Montana evenings... Splash Montana Evening Specials Catered Party Cabanas Adults Only Swim Reserve a cabana and choose Sweet Treats, Pizza ‘n Wings, Here’s your chance to play like a kid again! Join us Sunday, or Fantastic Fiesta menus from the Crazy Creek Café! Includes June 23, for our ﬁ rst Adult Swim of the season. Beginning at all-day admission for up to 12 guests in our shaded shelters 6 pm, Splash Montana will be open only for individuals ages and the one of the delicious menus below. Details and menu 18 and over. selections at www.missoulaparks.org. Add a cake for an ad- Fee: Regular admission ditional fee. Time: 6pm - 8pm Cabana/Daily Admission for 12/Party menu of your choice: Dates: Sundays, June 23, July 7, 21, August 11 3 Hours: $160 All Day: $195 Family Value Pack - Save! Sweet Treat Party Cabana June 10 - August 2 Choose Dippin’ Dots, Coldstone Creamery ice cream cake, Monday through Friday from 5 - 8pm we offer reduced admis- bakery cake or Root Beer Floats. Root Beer party includes sion prices for 2 adults plus 2 youth. Take advantage of Crazy Creek Café meal specials and stay for dinner! Splash Montana souvenir hurricane cups for each of your guests. Includes ice cold bottled water and a party snack. Fee: $15, $3 for each additional adult, $2 for each additional child. Pizza N’ Wing Includes a veggie appetizer, two yummy 2-topping pizzas, 3 Crazy Creek Cafe Feast At 5 trays of boneless wings and beverage of your choice. Beginning at 5pm each day, you can get a large, fresh-baked, Fantastic Fiesta one-topping pizza made with 100% real cheese, tangy sauce, and your choice of savory sausage, peppy pepperoni, or extra You and your guests will enjoy a veggie appetizer, a platter cheesy cheese plus 4 ice-cold beverages for $13 from the of our delicious cheese or chicken quesadillas plus Super Na- Crazy Creek Café. Monday through Saturday only. chos with all the trimmings—and beverage of your choice.

29 AAQUATICSQ U A T I C S Splash Montana Water Volleyball League • Fun, good-natured competition

• Minimal to no swimming ability required

• Played in “The Pond”

• Ages 18 and up

Try this fun and exciting league that you don’t need a lot of experience in to be competitive. Splash Montana’s Water Vol- leyball League is pure recreation. Rally scoring and the shallow water make games ﬂ y by! Six-player co-rec teams square off in 3-foot-deep water, so little actual swimming ability is required.

League runs Tuesdays, June 25 - August 6 from 8-9:30pm. Splash Montana Adult Lap Swim Matches will run 3 games or 25 minutes, whichever occurs 50-meter Lap Swim Hours (June 8 - Aug. 27) ﬁ rst. Teams are composed of 6 players: 3 male and 3 female. See website for detailed lap swim schedule.* Dates: June 25 - August 6 10am - close Monday through Friday Days: Tuesday 9am - close Saturday Time: 8 - 9:30 pm Fee: $80 per team, maximum of 8 players 11am - close Sunday Class #: 4631 (Early/late season lap swim hours on page 28.) Save by purchasing a season pass or a punch card. City residents save Coached Adult Water Polo about 20% with a resident discount card. See page 47. June 16 - August 4 Ever wondered what water polo was all about? This class Coached Adult Lap Swim In The Lake will teach you the fundamentals of the game, as well as offer June 10 - August 9 more experienced players the opportunity to play pick-up Join our experienced coaches for swim team-style workout games against other water polo enthusiasts. Join coach Lance at Splash Montana’s 50-meter pool. They will guide you Bohlman for an incredible water workout as well as some through a long-course workout, providing stroke tips, positive competitive fun! encouragement and work-out routines. For: Ages 17 and up Days/Times: Mon/Wed/Fri 12 - 1pm* Days Sundays, 6-7:30pm Tues/Wed/Thurs 5 - 6pm Fee: Regular admission - Save with a Splash season pass or a Fee: Regular Admission punch card. City residents save about 20% with a resident discount card. See page 47. *Don’t miss the Stroke Improvement Clinic at 11:30am, see below. Adult Swim Stroke Improvement Clinics June 10 - August 9 Join our experienced coaches for a little extra help on your strokes while you work out. Monday/Wednesday class meets before Coached Lap Swim to focus on stroke reﬁ nement with stroke drills. Tuesday/Thursday class features sprints to keep you in short-course shape with structured workouts. Clinic Days Times Stroke Mon/Wed 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Sprints Tues/Thurs 11 am - 12 pm Fee: Regular Admission

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Adult Swim Development At Currents Learn to swim or improve your stroke!

Knowledgeable instructors teach you to swim or help you achieve your aquatics fi tness goals. Swimming for fi tness reduces stress, builds cardio endurance and works all the major muscle groups. Swimming is great for lifelong fi tness, and is a valuable skill which could help save a life! For ages 16 and up. 8-class sessions at Currents, $40 regular fee, $32 with resident discount, $30 annual pass holders.

Days Dates Times Class # M/W Jun 10-Jul 3 6:30-7:15pm 4469 M/W Jul 8-31 6:30-7:15pm 4470 Deep Water Run & Core Training At Currents Aquatics Passes and Punch Cards Change up your summer cardio routine by trying our Deep Splash Montana and Currents Annual Pass Water Run and Core Training Class. Float belts and water • Save up to 55%! resistance provide a workout while protecting your joints • Unlimited Swims at both pools-all year long from jarring impact. You should be comfortable in deep water • Buy now to include Summer ‘12 at Splash Montana! (8 feet), though advanced swimming ability is not required. Learn the basics in our class and implement them into your Currents Aquatics Center Annual Pass own training program during our lap swim times. On-going • Save up to 66%! drop-in class, no registration needed. • The sun is always shining at Currents! • Year-round, climate-controlled aquatics fi tness and fun For: Adults ages 16+ • 25% off swim lessons and fi tness classes Minimal swimming skill required. Days: Monday 9 - 9:30am 30-20-10 swim punch cards Fee: Regular admission • Save up to 25%! • Good at both pools Aquacize! Water Fitness at Currents • Great for lap swimmers, Aquacize!, and families on the go! Increase fl exibility, improve cardio fi tness, and tone muscles CALL 721-PARK or stop by Currents today! in our water aerobics classes. All fi tness levels welcome, no swimming skill required. Drop-in class, no pre-registration needed. Purchase a 30-swim punch card or annual pass and save 25-55%!

For: Adults ages 16+ Mon/Wed/Fri 6:15am - 7am Monday - Friday 8am - 8:50am Monday - Saturday 9am - 9:50am CityCard gives City residents a reduced rate (about a 20% Monday - Thursday 5:30 - 6:30pm discount) on most Parks & Recreation programs and admission Fee: Regular admission to Currents Aquatics Center and Splash Montana. For more information see page 47 or phone 721-PARK.

31 AAQUATICSQ U A T I C S Swim School Encouraging and focused instructors work with students ages 5 and up on the basics of swimming and water fi tness. Students work on skills such as submerging, fl oating, gliding, and rhythmic breathing. Swim school courses include: Face and Float, Glide Aquatics and Movement, and Breathing and Development. Students who complete the Breathing and Development School are ready for AAcademycademy course offerings in our “Stroke School.” Stroke School For students ages 5 and up who have completed or possess the skills taught in the Swim School. Stroke School focuses on each of the four competitive strokes, one at a time. This format allows for increased motor skill acquisition through repetition. We break the strokes down to their components and drill students on each part for perfected form. Learn to Swim Philosophy and Guarantee Jr. Swim Team - Pre-Competitive School Parks and Recreation’s Learn to Swim Program provides high Jr. Swim Team helps young swimmers refi ne technique, raise endurance, and prepare for future success in a competitive swim quality and affordable instruction. The shallow water at our program. Practice sessions meet on a “drop-in” basis, and peri- facilities provides comfort to those who are just adjusting to the odic swim meets are optional for participants. For youth who have aquatic environment. Instructors work to provide a playful learn- completed at least 1 introductory level Stroke School course or ing environment so that students look forward to their classes Level 4 in the Red Cross Learn to Swim Program. See page 8 for and learn through focused fun. Parents are welcome on deck practice and meet times and dates. during lessons, and Lesson Supervisors are available to fi eld any questions or comments. Adult Swim Development Fine tune your stoke as you work to achieve your goal of swim- Parks and Recreation Swim Lessons are guaranteed: ming that triathlon, or start at the beginning and pick up the basics Students, ages 7 & older, will be able to swim 5 yards on their on your way to making aquatics part of your daily life. Knowledge- front and 5 yards on their back by the end of the session, or les- able instructors will help you achieve your goals. sons are free until they can. Swim Lesson Pricing Parent-Child School 8 classes 6 classes 4 classes Ages 6 Months to 3 years with a parent Regular Fee $40 $30 $20 Early introduction to the water helps prepare your child for suc- Resident Discount $32 $24 $16 cess in preschool and youth lessons. This program teaches par- Annual Pass Holder $30 $22.50 $15 ents the skills needed to introduce a child to the water safely and comfortably. Classes are divided into two levels by age: Parent/ Tot 6 - 18 months & Parent/Toddler 18 months to 3 years. Preschool Ages 3 to 5 years Playful and nurturing instructors guide preschoolers through the Consider a small donation to Share The Fun Youth basics of water exploration in a safe and fun manner. Instructors Recreation Grants when registering your child for these divide classes into those who are willing to put their face in the water and those who are not. great programs. Your contribution will help a low-income child have some healthy, active fun!

32 AAQUATICSQ U A T I C S Currents Swim Lessons Session 3 - Currents LEVEL DAYS DATES TIMES CLASS # Spring Session Parent/ Tot M-TH Jul 15-18 9:45-10:15am 4543 LEVEL DAYS DATES TIMES CLASS # Parent/Tot M/W Jul 8-17 5:30-6pm 4538 Parent/Tot M/W May 6-15 9:30-10am 4264 Parent/ Tot T/TH Jul 9-18 5:35-6:05pm 4539 Parent/Tot M/W May 6-15 5:35-6:05pm 4265 Parent/Toddler M-TH Jul 8-11 9:45-10:15am 4547 Parent/Toddler T/TH May 7-16 9:30 - 10am 4266 Parent/Toddler M/W Jul 22-31 5:30-6pm 4544 Parent/Toddler T/TH May 7-16 5:35-6:05pm 4267 Parent/Toddler T/TH Jul 23-Aug 1 5:35-6:05pm 4545 Preschool M/W May 6 - 22* 5:35-6:05pm 4288* Preschool M-TH Jul 8-18 9:45-10:15am 4509 Preschool T/TH May 7- 23* 5:35-6:05pm 4289* Preschool M/W Jul 8-31 5:30 - 6pm 4510 Swim School M/W May 6 - 23* 4-4:40pm 4337* Preschool T/TH Jul 9-Aug 1 5:35 - 6:05pm 4513 Swim School T/TH May 7 -23* 6:10-6:50pm 4318* Swim School M-TH Jul 8-18 9 - 9:40am 4492 Front Crawl M/W May 6 - 15 4:45-5:25pm 4338 Swim School M/W Jul 8-31 4 - 4:40pm 4477 Breaststroke T/TH May 7 - 16 6:55-7:35pm 4319 Swim School T/TH Jul 9-Aug 1 6:10 - 6:50pm 4567 *Denotes 6-class session. Butterfl y M-TH Jul 8-11 10:20-11am 4498 Summer Session 1 Butterfl y M/W Jul 22-31 4:45-5:25pm 4482 LEVEL DAYS DATES TIMES CLASS # Front Crawl M-TH Jul 15-18 10:20-11am 4499 Parent/Tot M-TH Jun 10-13 9:45-10:15am 4532 Front Crawl T/TH Jul 9-18 6:55-7:35pm 4568 Parent/Tot M/W Jun 10-19 5:30-6pm 4533 Breaststroke M/W Jul 8-17 4:45-5:25pm 4478 Parent/Tot Sat Jun 15-Jul 13* 10:30-11am 4530* Back Crawl T/TH Jul 23-Aug 1 6:55-7:35pm 4569 Parent/Toddler M-TH Jun 17-20 9:45-10:15am 4535 Parent/Toddler M/W Jun 24-Jul 3 5:30-6pm 4536 Session 4 - Currents Parent/Toddler T/TH Jun 11-20 5:35-6:05pm 4534 Parent/Toddler Sat Jun 15-Jul 13* 9:45-10:15am 4531* LEVEL DAYS DATES TIMES CLASS # Parent/Tot Sat Jul 20-Aug 10 10:30-11 am 4540 Preschool M-TH Jun 10-20 9:45-10:15am 4505 Parent/Tot M-TH Jul 29-Aug 1 9:45-10:15am 4548 Preschool M/W Jun 10-Jul 3 5:30-6pm 4507 Preschool T/TH Jun 11-Jul 2** 5:35-6:05pm 4506 Parent/Toddler Sat Jul 20-Aug 10 9:45-10:15am 4541 Preschool Sat Jun 15-Jul 13* 10:30-11am 4504 Parent/Toddler M-TH Jul 22-25 9:45-10:15am 4546 Swim School M-TH Jun 10-20 9-9:40am 4490 Preschool Sat Jul 20-Aug 10 10:30-11am 4508 Swim School M/W Jun 10-Jul 3 4-4:40 pm 4473 Preschool M-TH Jul 22-Aug 1 9:45-10:15am 4511 Swim School T/TH Jun 11-Jul 2* 6:10-6:50pm 4563 Swim School Sat Jun 15-Jul 13* 9-9:40am 4551 Swim School Sat Jul 20-Aug 10 9-9:40am 4554 Swim School M-TH Jul 22-Aug 1 9-9:40am 4493 Front Crawl M-TH June 10-13 10:20-11am 4495 Front Crawl M/W Jun 10-19 4:45-5:25pm 4474 Back Crawl Sat Jul 20-Aug 10 9:45-10:25am 4555 Front Crawl M/W Jun 10-19 4:45-5:25pm 4474 Back Crawl M-TH Jul 22-25 10:20-11am 4500 Back Crawl M-TH Jun 17-20 10:20-11am 4496 Breaststroke M-TH Jul 29-Aug 1 10:20-11am 4501 Back Crawl M/W Jun 24-Jul 3 4:45-5:25pm 4488 Breaststroke T/TH Jun 11-20 6:55-7:35pm 4564 Lesson Session 5 - Currents *4 class session, no lessons July 6 **7 class session, no lessons July 4 LEVEL DAYS DATES TIMES CLASS # Parent/Tot M-TH Aug 12-15 9:45-10:15am 4549 Session 2 Parent/Toddler M-TH Aug 5-8 9:45-10:15am 4550 LEVEL DAYS DATES TIMES CLASS # Preschool M-TH Aug 5-15 9:45-10:15am 4512 Parent/Tot M-TH Jun 24-27 9:45-10:15am 4542 Preschool M-TH Jun 24-Jul 3* 9:45-10:15am 4519 Swim School M-TH Aug 5-15 9-9:40am 4494 Swim School M-TH Jun 24-Jul 3* 9-9:40am 4491 Butterfl y M-TH Aug 5-8 10:20-11am 4502 Breaststroke M-TH Jun 24-27 10:20-11am 4497 Front Crawl M-TH Aug 12-15 10:20-11 am 4503 *7-class session, no lessons July 4. Splash Montana lessons on page 34

33 AAQUATICSQ U A T I C S Session 5 Splash Montana Lessons LEVEL DAYS DATES TIMES CLASS # 8-class sessions Preschool M-TH Aug 5-15 10-10:30am 4588 Regular Fee $40 Preschool M-TH Aug 5-15 10:40-11:10am 4587 Resident Discount $32 Swim School M-TH Aug 5-15 9-9:40am 4624 Annual Pass Holder $30 Swim School M-TH Aug 5-15 9:50-10:30am 4627 Session 1 Swim School M-TH Aug 5-15 10:40-11:20am 4630 LEVEL DAYS DATES TIMES CLASS # Breaststroke M-TH Aug 5-8 9-9:40am 4625 Preschool M-TH Jun 10-20 10-10:30am 4578 Butterfl y M-TH Aug 12-15 9-9:40am 4626 Preschool M-TH Jun 10-20 10:40-11:10am 4577 Front Crawl M-TH Aug 5-8 9:50-10:30am 4628 Swim School M-TH Jun 10-20 9-9:40am 4598 Swim School M-TH Jun 10-20 9:50-10:30am 4601 Back Crawl M-TH Aug 12-15 9:50-10:30am 4629 Swim School M-TH Jun 10-20 10:40-11:20am 4604 Breaststroke M-TH Jun 10-13 9-9:40am 4599 Jr. Swim Team - Splash Montana & Currents Butterfl y M-TH Jun 17-20 9-9:40am 4600 Jr. Swim Team provides a regular swim fi tness training program Front Crawl M-TH Jun 10-13 9:50-10:30am 4602 for kids who have completed at least one of our introductory level Stroke Schools (or Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Level 4.) Back Crawl M-TH Jun 17-20 9:50-10:30am 4603 Youth are coached in swim team workouts, equipment, and Session 2 terminology. The primary focus of the team is to improve LEVEL DAYS DATES TIMES CLASS # endurance and technique. Kids can join the Splash Montana Preschool M-TH Jun 24-Jul 3* 10-10:30am 4580 Sea Otters or the Currents River Otters and train throughout Preschool M-TH Jun 24-Jul 3* 10:40-11:10am 4579 the summer. Swim School M-TH Jun 24-Jul 3* 9-9:40am 4605 Swim School M-TH Jun 24-Jul 3* 9:50-10:30am 4607 Ages: 6 & up. See prerequisites above. Swim School M-TH Jun 24-Jul 3* 10:40-11:20am 4609 Fee: $16 for 8 practices or $40 for 26 practices Front Crawl M-TH Jun 24-27 9-9:40am 4606 Splash Montana Sea Otters Breaststroke M-TH Jun 24-27 9:50-10:30am 4608 Jun 10 - Aug 14 M/W 10-11 am Class #: 4594 *7-class session, no lessons July 4 Currents River Otters Session 3 Jun 11 - Aug 15 T/Th 4:30-5:30 pm Class #: 4589 LEVEL DAYS DATES TIMES CLASS # Preschool M-TH Jul 8-18 10-10:30am 4582 Preschool M-TH Jul 8-18 10:40-11:10am 4583 Just-For-Fun Swim Meets Our swim meets are relaxed affairs where everyone is a winner. Swim School M-TH Jul 8-18 9-9:40am 4610 Other pre-competitive squads from around Missoula will be Swim School M-TH Jul 8-18 9:50-10:30am 4613 Swim School M-TH Jul 8-18 10:40-11:20am 4616 invited to join us for a friendly meet. Just-For-Fun meets don’t track places or points, instead, we celebrate every swimmer’s Breaststroke M-TH Jul 8-11 9-9:40am 4611 individual times and accomplishments. Butterfl y M-TH Jul 15-18 9-9:40am 4612 Front Crawl M-TH Jul 8-11 9:50-10:30am 4614 Ages: 6 & up Fee: $7 Currents: Friday, July 12, 5:30-7 pm Class #: 4590 Back Crawl M-TH Jul 15-18 9:50-10:30am 4615 Splash: Saturday, August 17, 9-10:30 am Class #: 4595 Session 4 LEVEL DAYS DATES TIMES CLASS # Splash Montana Family Fun Meet Preschool M-TH Jul 22-Aug 1 10-10:30am 4585 Bring the whole family to Splash and compete in our Fam- Preschool M-TH Jul 22-Aug 1 10:40-11:10am 4586 ily Fun Meet! A mix of traditional and just-for-fun events for Swim School M-TH Jul 22-Aug 1 9-9:40 am 4617 all ages and abilities. Compete in the events and join us for a Swim School M-TH Jul 22-Aug 1 9:50-10:30am 4620 barbeque after. Swim School M-TH Jul 22-Aug 1 10:40-11:20am 4623 Front Crawl M-TH Jul 22-25 9-9:40am 4618 Days: Friday Date: July 26 Back Crawl M-TH Jul 29-Aug 1 9-9:40am 4619 Time: 5 - 7 pm Ages: 6 & up Fee: Regular admission plus $7/$5 for meet and barbeque Breaststroke M-TH Jul 22-25 9:50-10:30am 4621 Class #: 4634 Butterfl y M-TH Jul 29-Aug 1 9:50-10:30am 4622

34 AAQUATICSQ U A T I C S Jr. Swim Instructor - Splash Montana As part of one of our pre-professional programs, youth will gain job experience and improve their swimming technique through assisting instructors in teaching swim lessons.

Participants begin the day an hour before youth swim lessons begin with water safety training, advanced swimming skills, and teaching techniques. When youth lessons start, Jr. Instructors assist Red Cross certiﬁ ed Water Safety Instructors. Jr. Instructors receive a free volunteer staff T-shirt.

Participants should be able to swim 20 yards using front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, and sidestroke. Jr. Swim Instructors may choose to participate in trainings and incentives through Teen Workreation, see page 21. Water Safety Instructor To be eligible for this course, candidates must be 16 years of Fee is for the fi rst 8-class session. Students who complete the class age on or before the fi nal day of class. Candidates must also be requirements may volunteer throughout the summer at no additional able to demonstrate skills that meet at least Level 4 performance cost to gain valuable employment experience. criteria during the pre-course session. Successful participants will For: Youth ages 12+ receive the Water Safety Instructor certifi cate. Fee: 8 classes: Regular fee, $40; For: Ages 16+ interested in becoming a professional Swim Instructor. Resident discount $32, annual member fee $30 Fee: $170 includes training manual Days & Times: Mon - Thurs 8:30 to 11am

Class # 4526 June 10 - June 20 Class# 4225 Course Runs: June 3 – 14 Class # 4527 July 8 - July 18 MWF June 3,5,7 5 – 8:30pm Jr. Lifeguard - Splash Montana M - F June 10 – 14 9am – 2pm A pre-professional program, introduces youth to lifeguarding American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certifi cation skills such as surveillance, safe water rescues, and preven- To be eligible for this course, candidates must be 15 years of age tion procedures. After completion of the skills class, youth can on or before the fi nal day of class. Candidates must also be able volunteer by assisting certifi ed lifeguards as they patrol the to complete the following swim prerequisites: pools. Jr. Lifeguards will receive a shirt and whistle. Participants should be able to swim 20 yards using front and back crawl, •Swim 300 yards continuously using front crawl and elementary backstroke and sidestroke. Jr. Lifeguards may breaststroke. choose to participate in trainings and incentives through Teen • Swim 20 yds using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive to a Workreation, see page 21. depth of 8.5 feet and retrieve a 10lb. brick.

Fee is for fi rst 8-class session. Students who complete the class Successful participants receive Waterpark Lifeguard/First Aid, & requirements may volunteer at no additional cost throughout the sum- CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifi cates. mer to gain valuable employment experience. For: Ages 15+ interested in obtaining the American Red Cross For: Youth ages 12+ certifi cations necessary to be employed as a lifeguard. Fee: 8 classes: Regular fee, $40; Fee: $150 Resident discount $32, annual member fee $30 Days & Times: Mon - Thurs 12pm - 2:30pm Class# 4222 April 8 -26 M/W/F 5:30 – 8:30pm Class # 4528 June 10 - June 20 4223 May 6 – 24 M/W/F 5:30 – 8:30pm Class # 4529 July 8 - 18

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Enjoy Your Day At Splash Montana and Currents • Bring a lock for the day use lockers or purchase one at the front desk for under $5. Please do not bring valuables into Splash Montana or Currents.

• Please bring your own towels and swim suits. Swim diapers and suits which seal off the legs and waist are required for infants and not-yet-toilet-trained toddlers. (If you’re not sure, have your toddler wear them!) Swim diapers and re- usable infant swim pants are available for sale at both pools.

• Smoking is not allowed on the premises or within 25 yards of the facilities.

Aquatics News • To help maintain water quality during recreation swim, both Splash Montana and Currents Aquatics Center continue to be facilities will stage 5-minute “Safety Checks” at 90-minute extremely popular recreational facilities with all age groups. Since intervals throughout the day. All guests will be required to exit the facilities’ opening in 2006, we’ve hosted 1,225,034 swimmers the pools. This is a great time for children (especially pre- at both pools. schoolers) to use the restroom.

Acoustical panels have been installed at Currents to help mitigate • To maintain the safety and security of young swimmers, the sound reverberation. The sound has been noticeably damp- children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an ened in the pool area since the panels were installed. adult at both pools. Children under the age of 5 must be In 2012, the HVAC system was upgraded at Currents to improve directly supervised by an adult (within arm’s reach, in the wa- air exchange and energy efﬁ ciency. The upgrade has yielded an ter) with a maximum of four children under the age of 5 per average of 16% reduction of energy use each month, along with a adult supervisor. All patrons who enter pool deck area must 17% reduction of energy costs. pay admission fee.

Splash Montana continues to improve it’s energy effi ciency by At Splash Montana adjusting pool hours during cooler weather and using a heat con- • Splash Montana is a full-service facility. We provide food servation blanket on The Lake 50-meter pool. The Lake contains sales through the Crazy Creek Café, day-use lockers, fl oat 470,000 gallons of water and Splash Montana’s play pools hold toys, lounge chairs, lifeguards, swim instructors, and pretty 300,000 gallons. During cooler temperatures and low attendance, much anything you might need. signifi cant energy savings are realized by not heating these pools. • No outside food or drink is allowed within Splash Montana. Only store bought, sealed, plastic water bottles or empty personal water bottles (can be fi lled from our water fountains) will be allowed into the facility. NO GLASS! Please leave your coolers at home. (If you have a medical need, please inquire at the front desk for accommodation).

• Re-entry policy: Guests may need to exit and re-enter during the course of the day. To do so, pay $1 per person exiting to receive a hand stamp that will allow you back into the facility that day.

36 AAQUATICSQ U A T I C S Weather Closure and Cancellation Policy Aquatics Weather Line: 542-9283 (WAVE) Missoula Parks and Recreation is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for guests at our facilities.

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services requires lifeguards to clear all guests from the pool and have them take shelter in the locker rooms whenever lightning or thunder is observed. The pool will remain closed until the storm has passed. Please note: Both indoor and outdoor pools can be required to close during a lightning storm!

In the event Splash Montana is closed for the entire day, Season Pass holders will be allowed to swim at Currents, our indoor water facility.

Guests who have entered the facility and have had less than one hour to swim will receive coupons for admission to the pool on another day. All guests may receive hand stamps which will allow them to re-enter the facility at no additional cost that day, should the pool re-open.

If the outside air temperature is very cool (below 70°) or the weather stays cool and rainy all day, the facility may close for extended periods. Staff will re-evaluate the weather conditions at 11am, 2pm and 4pm to decide if it is feasible to open.

Remember, the sun is ALWAYS shining at Currents! Please be sure to check with your favorite weather forecaster before committing your group to swimming at Splash Montana on a particular day. Splash Montana Swim Lessons and Inclement Weather Call the weather line at 542-9283 for weather updates. Swim lessons will be held if it is at all possible to do so. We’ll check the weather at least 30 minutes before lessons begin. If the temperature is below 50°or if lightning or thunder is observed, classes may be cancelled that day. Makeup classes will meet on the Friday of that week, at the same times.

37 FFORESTRYO R E S T R Y can help a tree to stay healthy and help fi ght off any other affl ictions it may have. Water trees deeply using a hose or irrigation system. Many people believe that trees are self-suffi cient and do not require much care after being planted. In our semi- arid climate this is not true. At a minimum trees need water from May – November. This will encourage strong roots and healthy tree. Two inches of water once a week during the summer is an average amount to water your trees.

A general rule is to provide 10 gallons of water per inch diameter of the trunk, spread over the entire root zone. The root zone is generally 2-3 times the drip line, or the outer limits of the branches. 2012 Urban Forestry Projects Be consistent with watering your trees It is much better to water 2-3 times per week with deep Last year the Urban Forestry Division planted 105 trees, pruned 550 trees, soaking rather than shallow watering every day. Most and removed 123 dead or hazardous trees. irrigation systems designed to provide water for grass DNRC awarded Urban Forestry an $13,300 grant to aid in conducting an are poor at watering trees. updated tree inventory. Mulch your trees Urban Forestry partnered with Treasure State and Able Tree Services to Mulching will do wonders to increase the moisture- test of the City’s tree inventory software ability to issue work orders for holding capacity of your soil. An organic wood mulch street tree pruning and removals to private companies. layer about 3-4 inches thick, spread as wide as the drip

In 2012, Trees For Missoula raised $7,000 to purchase a GPS unit to line of the tree will hold the moisture longer, inhibit weed begin a volunteer supported community tree inventory, adopted their own growth and help to moderate soil temperatures. Pull the logo, and assisted with Parks’ Run for the Trees Event. Additionally, TFM mulch away from the trunk of the trees 3-4 inches to members visited each resident that received a new boulevard tree to deter fungal diseases and mechanical damage done to provide education and information on how to care for new trees. the bark of young trees.

DNRC awarded Urban Forestry $750 for an Arbor Day Event. Funds were Pruning, planting or removal of boulevard trees used to purchase tree seedlings given away at the Run for the Trees Event All tree work be approved by the Urban Forestry in April. Division prior to work being performed.

USFS America’s Great Outdoors Grant Program awarded Parks a $12,000 Remember, it is your responsibility to maintain the trees matching grant for forestry related improvements at FMRP, which will on the boulevard. The Urban Forestry Division will include the planting of 30 trees in spring 2013 on the City’s portion of assist as much as resources allow. Please feel free to FMRP. call Urban Forester Greg Howe at 552-6277 for more information on maintaining trees and shrubs or any Summer Tree Care plant health care questions you may have. Visit our website, www.missoulaparks.org, for tree care tips and When the heat is on, water is crucial to a plant’s survival. Yellowing leaves ordinances related to trees in the City right-of-way. on hardwoods and ornamentals and yellowing or browning of evergreens Always hire a licensed and insured ISA Certiﬁ ed Arborist can indicate a need for supplemental watering. Monitoring the amount of to perform tree work and NEVER TOP YOUR TREES! rainfall during the summer months and providing the trees with a cool drink

38 PPROJECTSR O J E C T S The Playground Project in McCormick Park • A universally-accessible playground • Construction begins this summer • Funding is still needed • Donate today at allabilitiesplayground.org!

Thanks to generous donations from hundreds of local residents and organizations, and a $150,000 grant from the Morris and Helen Silver Foundation, Parks and Recreation will start construction of a new, universally-accessible playground in McCormick Park this summer.

The Playground Project at McCormick Park includes play equipment for children of all ages and abilities and features wheelchair- accessible surfacing and adaptive play equipment to bring all children together in play. To design the playground, Parks and Recreation staff met with focus groups of kids using wheelchairs, kids on the autism spectrum and youth with other disabilities. we expect it will draw visitors from around the region, just as MO- Parks and Recreation Director Donna Gaukler says the new BASH Skatepark does. Special amenities in parks and a healthy playground will be an exciting play space for all Missoula children. built environment are important factors in our community’s quality “It’s vitally important to create inclusive play spaces in our com- of life and economic vitality. With the addition of the playground to munity, where people of all ages and abilities can play together. McCormick Park, we’re creating a universally-accessible recre- Playgrounds are where kids are most active, and where they learn ation zone, including Currents Aquatics Center, Silver’s Lagoon, creativity and problem-solving. This playground allows all chil- and the Ron MacDonald Riverfront Trail System.” dren to gain the developmental and health beneﬁ ts derived from unstructured play in an inclusive environment.” The project is funded by the $150,000 Silver Foundation grant, a $50,000 capital improvement contribution from the City, and funds The new playground expands on the vision of the Bonner Park All- raised by the All-Abilities Playground Project, a group of local par- Children’s wheelchair-accessible playground by bringing the latest ents and children committed to bringing inclusive play to Missoula. inclusive play technology to Missoula—including play features for children with sensory, cognitive and multiple disabilities. The total needed to start construction of Phase 1 of the project

Gaukler says the Playground Project at McCormick Park also is $350,000 and the fund balance currently sits at approximately offers a variety of community beneﬁ ts. “We’re very excited to be $295,000. You can join this wonderful effort by donating services building the ﬁ rst playground of this type in state of Montana, and or funds at www.allabiltiesplayground.org.

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Recreation News After School Programs Parks and Recreation’s Outdoor Recreation and Education program partners with YMCA, Flagship, and Active Kids Network to provide afterschool programs to Missoula 6th graders, including Discovery Corp through Flagship and three “Epic Pool Parties” at Currents Aquatics Center. Sports and Wellness Center www.grantcreektrails.org The Sports and Wellness Program at 1515 Fairview offers pickleball and adult sports programs, as well as youth sports leagues. The facility is available for reservation, contact Recre- PARKS AND TRAILS ation Manager Shirley Kinsey at 552-6273. National Public Lands Day New and On-Going Projects NPLD in 2012 was sponsored by REI, Montana Conservation Grant Creek Trail Corp and Exact Image. Held at Fort Missoula Regional Park, The City of Missoula, Missoula County and Grant Creek neighbors have approximately 150 volunteers built 20 CCC-era picnic tables joined forces to construct a new bicycle-pedestrian trail along Grant with the assistance of the MCC and the CCC Legacy. Celebrate Creek Road. The City is contributi ng nearly $900,000 in community transportati on enhancement funds to construct the 2 miles of the trail NPLD with us this year on ?? within City limits, and the Grant Creek Trail Associati on is fundraising to Partners In Parks secure the matching funds necessary to complete project. In 2012, 895 volunteers donated a total of 4,100 hours on Parks The proposed 3.3 mile, 8-foot asphalt trail will link the Rocky Mountain and Recreation projects, including work on conservation lands, Elk Foundati on nature trail to the Prospect neighborhood, and then developed parks, trail projects, special events, and Splash wind its way along the west side of Grant Creek Road, eventually Montana. Last year generous individuals and organizations connecti ng to Snowbowl Road. This will allow users to move safely donated $21,200 for youth recreation scholarships, supporting up and down the valley without interference from high-speed vehicle traﬃ c. 152 low-income families. REI awarded Parks a $5,000 grant for Constructi on of Phase One, RMEF to Starwood Dr., will begin in 2014. continued support of the Partners in Parks programs.

40 PPARKSA R K S NNEWSE W S 2012 Park Improvements Ron MacDonald Riverfront Trail System Parks and Recreation refurbished the north Riverfront trail with overlay paving, crack sealing, and seal coating approximately ¼ mile from Orange St. to the Higgins Av. The Milwaukee Trail through the Clark Fork Native Prairie was paved this year completing a total of over three miles of fully-ADA accessible paved commuter connection from Reserve Street to the east side of the UM campus. Playfair Park Picnic Shelter Parks and Recreation Operations Staff installed new landscaping Silver Park - Old Sawmill District and planted trees at the Playfair picnic shelter to create a more Missoula’s newest park, Silver Park (Phase IV), is now under welcoming environment. construction. The park is approximately 14 acres and located on the Clark Fork River, just west of McCormick Park and the Civic Sports Field Renovation Stadium. Parks and Recreation has instituted a rotational schedule for all

The park includes large open turf areas for unstructured play, sports ﬁ elds to mitigate wear and promote healthy sports turf. climbing and bouldering, picnic shelters, gathering spaces, trails, Renovation was completed on Fort Missoula Rick Bean soccer benches and inconic “art” relics depicting the history of the area. ﬁ elds in early 2012 and they were reopened for use. Missoula The addition of Phase IV of Silver Park will provide trail connectiv- Softball Association provided crushed granite for area softball ity to the riverfront trail, Bitterroot branch trail, Milwaukee trail and diamonds to improve and extend playability. McCormick park trail system as well as the through connectivity via Wyoming St. to areas to the west. Milwaukee Trail Lighting

Missoula College heavy equipment program has again aided In 2012, Parks and Recreation and Missoula Redevelopment Parks with major investment of time and resources to aid in con- Agency installed new energy-efﬁ cient, dark-skies compliant light- structing 5.5 acres of Phase IV of the Silver Park Project. ing along the Milwaukee Trail from the Orange Street Underpass Rattlesnake Pedestrian Crossing (RUX) to California Street. The trail lighting project will continue in 2013, extending further along the Milwaukee Trail. A new pedestrian and bicycle bridge has been installed across Rattlesnake Creek at the east end of Pine Street. A trail from the bridge to Van Buren Street has been constructed and improvements to safety and operation have been made to pedestrian and bicycle facilities at the Van Buren - Broadway intersection.

Early this spring the trail will be paved, signage will be installed and the project will be open to the public. A second phase of this project will include improvements on Van Buren from the south side of East Broadway to the University footbridge. This second phase will be started once funding is in place. Friends of Missoula Parks secured approximately $640,000 of federal funding to create this new trail.

41 OOPENP E N SSPACEP A C E Conservation Lands Advisory Committee In 2012, the primary endeavors of CLAC included review and editing of the Farviews-Pattee Canyon Master Trails Plan, development of a set of criteria to guide the Park Staff and Board in the creation of a permit for special events on Conservation Lands, and development of a draft management plan for Bancroft Ponds Park.

Parks and Recreation would like to thank the volunteer members of CLAC for their service and commitment to our community: Greg Howard, Paul Parson, Chris Ryan, Bert Lindler, Beverly Dupree, Conservation Lands Management Deborah Richie, Giles Thelen, Kathleen Kennedy, Kevin Verlanic, Vickie Edwards, Projects completed in 2012 include: L. Allen Byrd. Seeded 134 acres of Conservation Land with native grasses and wildﬂ owers.

Thinned 50 acres of coniferous forests on Mt. Jumbo in an effort to increase forest health Open Space Bond by reducing fuel loads and susceptibility of the stand to attack by Mountain Pine beetle. The 2006 Open Space Bond balance is approximately $2,300,000 of the City’s In cooperation with the USFS Rocky Mtn. Research Station, established a study to portion. Several projects are currently un- research the efﬁ cacy of attaching hot pepper to native seed in an effort to reduce seed der review by OSAC and the City Council. predation by rodents. Visit www.missoulaparks.org for updates.

Pulled 19.5 acres of weeds on Mt. Jumbo and in the South Hills. The 1995 Open Space Bond balance is

Sprayed weeds on 785 acres on Mt. Jumbo, North Hills, Mt. Sentinel, the Rattlesnake approximately $380,000. The focus continues to be searching for opportunities Greenbelt and in multiple parks in the South Hills. in the most under served neighborhood, Planted 992 native forbs, grasses, trees and shrubs on Mt. Sentinel, Mt. Jumbo, Bancroft Franklin to the Fort. Pond, Greenough Park, and the North Hills. Parks and Recreation would like to thank Removed invasive Norway maples, Siberian Elm, and Golden willows from 2.5 acres in the volunteer members of the Open Greenough Park, Bancroft Pond, and the Tower Street Conservation Area. Space Advisory Committee for their service and commitment to our commu- Grazed weeds on 886 acres on Mt. Sentinel, North Hills, and Mt. Jumbo. nity: Mary Manning, Adam Liljeblad, Ethel Missoula County Weed District awarded the Conservation Lands Program a $15,000 grant MacDonald, Gerhard Knudsen, Jenny for vegetation management on Missoula’s Conservation Lands. Tollefson, Gabe Millar, Matt Barnes, Tim Aldrich, Patrick Duffy, Daniel Spencer, DNRC awarded the Conservation Lands Program a $123,250 grant for forest thinning on Anna Noson, Beth Hahn. Mt. Jumbo.

42 PPARKSA R K S NNEWSE W S Greening Park Operations Xeriscape Demonstration Project Parks is in the process of planning a Xeriscape Demonstration Project for Jeanette Rankin Park. The project will transform a piece of Missoula’s park system that was run down and dam- aged by recent road construction into a community focal point that celebrates the natural heritage and beauty of Montana by incorporating many native plant species. Recycling Mill Site Wood Waste In May 2011, the State Legislature awarded Parks with a $300,000 DNRC RDGP grant to help facilitate using approximately 30,000 yards of woodwaste, which was slated for the landfi ll, to be processed by EKO to create topdressing, bulking agent for local soils, and mulch at minimal cost to the City. This PARKS PROJECTS product was used in 2012 to treat sports fi eld turf and will be used in 2013 to create an appropriate growing medium at Silver Completed in 2012 Park. This has resulted in saving almost $200,000 as topsoil will not need to be purchased and hauled to the site. New Sports Fields Multi-use play fi elds are now available for public use at White Pine Clark Fork Natural Area & Milwaukee Trail Park, Pleasant View Park No. 4, and 44 Ranch Park. These fi elds Parks worked with Missoula Institute for Sustainable Trans- are available for reservation, contact Recreation Manager Shirley portation to partner on installing a small test section of porous, Kinsey at 552-6273. stabilized gravel paving utilizing psyllium seed husk, a natural binding agent. A larger pilot project to install a psyllium seed Hemayagen Park Trail husk based stabilized trail from Van Buren foot bridge east- Parks staff and 150 volunteers from Hellgate High School con- ward on the Kim Williams Trail is planned for 2013 if funding is structed a 1/2- mile trail in Hemayagen Park, connecting Ben secured through donations or grants. Hogan Dr. to Pattee Canyon Drive. This trail connection was identifi ed as a priority in the Farviews/Pattee Canyon Master Native Plants Greenhouse Trails Plan. Missoula Conservation District awarded the Conservation Lands Program a $15,000 grant for purchase and construc- White Pine Park Playground tion of a greenhouse to propagate native plants for restoration White Pine Park, located at 1551 Scott St., is 3-acre park devel- projects. oped in 2010. In 2012, Parks and Recreation, with funding from a federal Community Development Block Grant, constructed a Milwaukee Trail Lighting new playground at the park. The new playground features play Parks and MRA coordinated in 2012 to install low-maintenance, equipment for pre-school aged children and up and brings much- high-effi ciency LED trail lighting on the Milwaukee Trail. This needed park amenities to the Northside/Westside neighborhoods. project will be continued in 2013. Fuel Reduction Shared Playgrounds Through an Interlocal Agreement with Missoula County Public The Park Operations Division reduced its carbon footprint sub- Schools signed last year, four school playgrounds will now be stantially by travelling 17,000 fewer miles in 2012 and reducing open for community use after school hours and on weekends at consumption of unleaded fuel by over 2,300 gallons. The reduc- Jefferson, Paxson, Rattlesnake, and Cold Springs Elementary tion in mileage and gas resulted in increased effi ciency and Schools. Lewis and Clark, Franklin and Lowell School (Westside care for parks. These results are due to a signifi cant reorgani- Park) playgrounds were already open to the public through previ- zation of the Park Operations Units, including adjustments in ous agreements. Welcome signs were purchased and installed in staffi ng, duties, and routing, plus restructuring of park mainte- 2012 using the Kaboom Playful City grant dollars to inform users nance district boundaries and use of GPS for fl eet monitoring. of the hours the school yards are open to the public.

43 CITY-OWNED PARCEL: SITE PLAN ADOPTED BY MISSOULA CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER, 2008

America’s Great Outdoors Fort Missoula Regional Park In October 2011, Fort Missoula Regional Park was selected as A commitment to our health and wellness, historic a Signature Project of the U.S. Department of the Interior’s and outdoor heritage, and economic vitality. America’s Great Outdoors Initiative (AGO.) Th e AGO Initiative was launched in 2010 to establish a community- • Over 100 Acres Of Open Space based, 21st-century agenda for conservation, recreation • Over 5 Miles Of Trails and reconnecting Americans to the outdoors. Th e park was identifi ed as one of the best investments in the nation to • 11 Multi-Use Sports Fields support a healthy, active population, conserve wildlife and • 7-Field Soft ball Complex open space, and create travel, tourism and outdoor-recreation jobs across the country. • Playground and Play Spaces Get Involved • Picnic Pavilions Friends of Fort Missoula Regional Park is a group of • Fishing Pond and River Access individuals and organizations who have been working for • Dog Park more than 10 years toward development of Fort Missoula Regional Park. FrFMRP is dedicated to the development • Historical Interpretation of the park for the benefi t of the entire community by • Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitat promoting sports, recreation, science, historical and cultural opportunities and community benefi ts. For more information, www.fortmissoulapark.org 44visit www.fortmissoulapark.org. 45 PPARKSA R K S Parks and Picnic Shelters Parks are available for picnics, family reunions, weddings, and other events. You may reserve the picnic shelters in various parks during these time blocks: 6am to 11am, 12pm to 5pm and 6pm to 10pm, or all day. All shelter reservations require a $100 refundable deposit, $200 with alcohol permit.

Shelters with access to electricity* Park Fee/5 hr block Fee for full day Bonner $42 $105 Kiwanis $42 $105 Pineview $42 $105 44 Ranch $42 $105 Standard picnic shelters (no electricity access) Greenough $37 $88.50 Franklin $37 $88.50 Dogs In City Parks and Trails SS Lions $37 $88.50 • Leashes are required within City limits, including City Playfair $37 $88.50 parks, Ron MacDonald Riverfront Trail System and all other Northside $37 $88.50 public lands, unless otherwise posted. Missoula Animal Westside** $37 $88.50 Control ofﬁ cers may issue a citation for unleashed animals in Fort Missoula $37 $88.50 parks. Maloney Ranch $37 $88.50 • Missoula City/County Animal Control is responsible for en- *1 standard power outlet per shelter for coffee, warming tray, etc. **Westside Shelter limited rental this summer due to construction. forcement of City ordinances and parks regulations regarding dogs. Report violations at 541-7387. To reserve a shelter, phone 721-PARK or come in person to: • Dog owners are responsible for the immediate removal of Parks & Recreation Headquarters, Currents Aquatics Center any waste deposited by his dog on any public land or any Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm. private land other than your own.

Alcohol is permitted in some parks with an alcohol permit, fees • Use a plastic bag or Mutt Mitts where dispensers are pro- range from zero to $10 plus deposits. Visit our website, www. vided. Pet waste in parks detracts from other’s enjoyment of missoulaparks.org for more information about park reservations the park and can be unhealthy. and amenities. Picnic shelters are open to the public, but may be • Some areas on conservation lands are currently posted reserved. Parties holding a valid park reservation have the right to ask that the shelter be vacated. The Bonner Band Shell is also as “voice restraint” areas—please observe all regulations available for reservation, see details on the web. and respect wildlife and other park users.

No alcoholic beverages are permitted in the following parks, The City Council has established City-owned portions of and trails: Pineview Park, Greenough Park, MOBASH Skatepark, Mount Sentinel, Mount Jumbo, North Hills, and Kim Williams Westside Park, Memorial Rose Garden, Jacobs Island, Clark Nature Trail as voice restraint areas, and has designated Fork Natural Area Riverfront Park System, Kim Williams Nature the Bark Park on Jacob’s Island and Canine Campus at Fort Trail, Gregory Park, beneath the Orange Street Bridge and the Missoula as Voice Restraint Dog Parks. Visit www.missou- area west of the bridge, or any park that does not have public re- laparks.org for updated information. strooms available. Alcohol permitted in other parks by permit only.

46 RREGISTRATIONE G I S T R A T I O N

Easy Ways To Register • Register for any program by mail, by telephone at 721-PARK or in person beginning April 8.

• To register by mail, please visit www.missoulaparks.org/register to download and print a registration form. You may also phone 721-PARK to receive a registration form by mail, or you can pick one up at Currents Aquatics Center. Mail-in registra- City Residents: Get Your City Card today and tion payable by check or money order only save about 20% on pool admission, passes and • Credit cards accepted via telephone or in person only. punch cards, and most recreation programs! • Our friendly customer service staff is on hand at Currents • You must reside within City limits. Aquatics Center: Monday–Friday, 6am to 8pm; Saturday, 9am • Not all Missoula mailing addresses are within city limits. to 6pm; Sunday, 9am to 6pm. If you are unsure whether your address is within the City, • Program fees must be included with registration form. Please give us a call at 721-PARK. note the registration deadline indicated in the class descrip- • Come in person to the registration desk at Currents Aquat- tions. Registrations are accepted on a ﬁ rst-come, ﬁ rst-served ics Center. Please bring a current billing statement from basis. cable television, a utility bill or voter registration card as proof of residency.

• Owning property or a business within Missoula city limits Recreation/Aquatics Grants does not constitute city residency. Some program fees are available on a sliding scale. Please make • Each family member who wishes to receive the resident scholarship requests when registering for a program. Call 721- discount will need his or her own card.

PARK for more information. Missoula County Park Board has set • New cards are $2 each and are valid for one year begin- aside funds specifi cally earmarked for recreation grants to County ning January 1 and expiring December 31. Renew your residents. card annually for $1. City Card Resident Discount Program Registering With Your City Card City residents contribute directly to the operations of Parks and • To recieve the resident discount when you register for a Recreation programs through their property taxes. The Resident program, please present your Resident Discount Card. Discount Card allows City residents to receive a reduced rate on • To recieve the resident discount for admission to Currents Parks and Recreation programs and admission to Currents and Aquatics Center or Splash Montana, please present your card to the cashier. Splash Montana. Residents who choose not enroll in the Resident Discount Program, and all non-residents, will pay the regular fee • The resident discount is valid for residents whose name and picture appear on the presented card. for all programs. • Residents will be required to show their resident discount The Resident Discount is approximately 20 percent (rounded up card at the fi rst day of a program if they registered by mail to the nearest $0.25.) Some programs are exempt from the resi- at the discounted rate. Non-residents who register as resident discount including Adult Sports Teams and programs which dents by mail will be required to submit the balance prior to are contracted with an outside provider. continuing in the program. • A complete list of resident discount fees is available at The Resident Discount Card is optional and is not required www.missoulaparks.org or at the Parks and Recreation to register for any Parks and Recreation program. The card offi ce. simply allows City residents to receive a reduced rate if they • For more information about the Resident Discount pro- so desire. gram, please call Parks and Recreation at 721-PARK.

47 Parks and Recreation Staff Donna Gaukler, Director ...... 552-6265 [email protected] David Selvage, Parks Services and Systems Mgr ...... 552-6252 Step Up To Th e [email protected] Jackie Corday, Open Space Program Mgr...... 552-6267 [email protected] Plate! Dave Shaw, Parks and Trails Dev. Mgr ...... 552-6264 for Parks and Recreation [email protected] Morgan Valliant, Conservation Lands Mgr...... 552-6263 [email protected] Greg Howe, Urban Forester ...... 552-6270 [email protected] Bob Worthen, Park Maint. Mgr...... 552-6269 [email protected] Alan White, Projects Manager ...... 552-6261 [email protected] Kathy Mehring, Admin. Services Mgr...... 552-6255 [email protected] Shirley Kinsey, Recreation Manager ...... 552-6273 [email protected] Jason Pignanelli, Recreation Specialist (MORE) ...... 552-6271 Get the new Parks and Rec License Plate today! [email protected] Ryan Yearous, Recreation Specialist (Sports/Youth) ...... 552-6266 [email protected] Eric Seagrave, Aquatics Supervisor ...... 552-6274 Featuring Monte Dolack’s [email protected] Danielle Beaudin, Recreation Support Specialist ...... 552-6257 [email protected] “Zoo City” Paula Fisher, Recreation Suppport Specialist ...... 552-6256 pﬁ [email protected] Betsy Willett, Ofﬁ ce Manager ...... 552-6258 [email protected] Rebecca Goodrich, Communications Specialist...... 552-6254 Sales benefi t [email protected] Recreation Resources Share Th e Fun A Carousel for Missoula...... 549-8382 Art Museum of Missoula ...... 728-0447 County Parks Planner, Lisa Moisey ...... 258-4716 Youth Recreation Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks ...... 542-5500 Fort Missoula Historical Museum ...... 728-3476 Glacier Park Information ...... 800-338-5072 Grants Little Grizzly Football, Bob Hermes ...... 721-1929 Little League Baseball (Ages 6-18) ...... 258-6117 Missoula Downtown Association ...... 543-4238 Osprey Baseball ...... 543-3300 Contact DMV to purchase. Missoula Parks & Recreation Rain Line ...... 541-7200 Missoula Softball Association ...... 721-6770 AVAILABLE NOW! USFS-Lolo National Forest...... 329-3814 Strikers Youth Soccer ...... 370-5050 www.missoulaparks.org Youth Soccer, YMCA ...... 721-9622